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Player DetailRichard Lovelady
Richard Lovelady
NYM · Reliever
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Richard Lovelady Injury News & Updates
Oct 4, 2023
Outrighted to Triple-A
The Athletics outrighted Lovelady (forearm) to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady held a 4.63 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB through 23.1 innings of relief this season with the A's before missing the entire second half because of a severe left forearm strain. The 28-year-old southpaw is officially off the 40-man roster in Oakland, though he'll remain part of the organization for the time being.
Aug 23, 2023
Goes to 60-day IL
The Athletics transferred Lovelady (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady's move to the 60-day IL was merely a formality after he had already been ruled out for the season with a strained left forearm. The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for left-hander Sean Newcomb, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Jul 22, 2023
Shut down for season
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay announced Saturday that Lovelady (forearm) has been shut down for the remainder of the season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Kotsay didn't provide any other information, but Lovelady's weekend visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache apparently didn't yield encouraging news for his injured left forearm. The 28-year-old reliever finishes the 2023 campaign with a 4.63 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB in 23.1 innings.
Jul 22, 2023
Undergoing further evaluation
Lovelady is slated to undergo further evaluation on his injured forearm with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The details surrounding Lovelady's forearm issues have been somewhat murky, and the fact he'll be undergoing further consultation suggests it may be a bit more complex than initially believed. The southpaw was placed on the injured list on July 14 retroactive to July 11, and he remains shut down from throwing for the time being.
Jul 14, 2023
Back on IL
Lovelady was placed on the 15-day injured list with an undisclosed injury Friday.
ANALYSIS
He was just reinstated less than two weeks ago after missing time with an elbow strain, so his arm likely started barking again. Freddy Tarnok was recalled from Triple-A to take Lovelady's place on the active roster.
Jul 2, 2023
Back from injured list
Lovelady (elbow) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady landed on the shelf in mid-June with a left-elbow strain, but he spent just one day over the 15-day minimum on the IL. He's been a solid late-inning option for Oakland this year with four holds and a 3.86 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 21 innings.
Jun 27, 2023
Throws 20-pitch bullpen session
Lovelady (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session before Tuesday's game versus the Yankees, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady has been on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his left elbcow since June 16. The left-hander will likely need to throw a couple more sessions and may need a rehab assignment before having a chance to rejoin the the Oakland bullpen in the early portion of July.
Jun 16, 2023
Placed on 15-day IL
Oakland placed Lovelady on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left elbow strain.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady suffered the injury while making a relief appearance Thursday against the Rays. It looked serious, and the diagnosis sounds serious, but the Athletics have yet to project a recovery timetable. Chad Smith will join the A's pitching mix in a corresponding move.
Jun 15, 2023
Pulled with apparent arm injury
Lovelady was removed from Thursday's game against the Rays with an apparent left arm injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady was grabbing his left forearm after throwing a pitch and was instantly removed by trainers. The A's will take a look at him and should provide an official update relatively soon.
May 26, 2023
Takes loss
Lovelady (0-3) allowed one earned run on a walk and no hits while striking out one across 0.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady entered the game in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score knotted at 2-2. He retired two of the three batters he faced but was pulled for Garrett Acton, who was on the mound when the winning run crossed the plate. Lovelady began the season in the minors, but he has pitched well since being recalled, turning in 13 scoreless outings in 16 appearances. It's difficult to decipher the Athletics bullpen due to their lack of wins and standout talent, but Lovelady could see some save chances moving forward -- particularly while Zach Jackson (elbow) is sidelined.
Apr 15, 2023
Recalled from Triple-A
Lovelady was recalled Saturday from Triple-A Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Oakland claimed Lovelady off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday, and now he'll jump into the bullpen Saturday afternoon against the visiting Mets. Hogan Harris has been optioned.
Apr 13, 2023
Claimed off waivers by OAK
Lovelady was claimed off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday and assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady had allowed four earned runs through five innings of relief this season at Triple-A Gwinnett. The 27-year-old left-hander hasn't appeared in a major-league game since 2021 and will function as minor-league bullpen depth for Oakland.
Mar 30, 2023
Headed to Atlanta
Atlanta acquired Lovelady from the Royals on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady failed to make the Royals' Opening Day roster and is now headed to a new organization. He'll provide Atlanta with some left-handed relief depth at Triple-A Gwinnett.
Mar 25, 2023
Sent to Triple-A
Lovelady was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady had an excellent spring, pitching eight innings without allowing an earned run or a walk while striking out 10. Despite the strong showing, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports the Royals want Lovelady to work on building up arm strength after missing most of 2022 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. If the southpaw can continue his strong pitching into the minor-league regular season, it shouldn't be long before he's an option for the major-league roster.
Mar 15, 2023
Strong start to spring
Lovelady has yet to allow an earned run over six innings across six Cactus League appearances.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady has allowed four hits and struck out eight without issuing a walk. The 27-year-old returned from Tommy John surgery late in the 2022 campaign, logging four scoreless outings between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha. He has 46 appearances in the majors during his career, and he should slot into a low-leverage role in the bullpen this season thanks to his strong play in spring.
Nov 10, 2022
Contract selected by KC
The Royals selected Lovelady's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady sat out most of 2022 while he rehabbed from Tommy John surgery, but he returned to game action in September with Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Omaha. The left-hander had a 3.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings prior to the injury in 2021 and could be a bullpen piece for Kansas City to open next season.
Sep 26, 2022
Returns from Tommy John surgery
Lovelady (elbow) was reinstated from Double-A Northwest Arkansas' 60-day injured list Sept. 18 and struck out two over a scoreless inning in his 2022 debut for the affiliate.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady made a remarkably quick recovery from the Tommy John surgery he required last September, making his return to game action exactly 12 months later. After the strong showing at Northwest Arkansas, Lovelady was bumped up to Triple-A Omaha last week. He struck out four over two scoreless innings between his first two appearances at Omaha.
Dec 1, 2021
Back with Royals on MiLB pact
Lovelady (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
He was non-tendered as a move to get him off the 40-man roster due to the fact he will miss the entire 2022 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, but Lovelady will opt to stick with the organization through his recovery.
Nov 30, 2021
Let go by Kansas City
Lovelady (elbow) was non-tendered by the Royals on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady underwent Tommy John surgery in September and is set to miss the entire 2022 campaign, so the Royals opted not to tender him a contract.
Sep 30, 2021
Undergoes Tommy John surgery
Lovelady (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady was initially expected to avoid surgery for the sprained UCL in his left elbow, but that is no longer the case. Given the recovery timeline involved with the surgery, it's unlikely the lefty pitches in the majors during 2022. He should have plenty of time to be ready for the 2023 season, barring any setbacks in the lengthy recovery.
Sep 15, 2021
Shifts to 60-day IL
Lovelady (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady was already expected to miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a sprained UCL in his left elbow in late August, and the move to the 60-day IL frees up a spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old hasn't undergone Tommy John surgery and is instead going through a rest and rehab program, so he should be able to pitch next season if all goes well in his recovery.
Aug 29, 2021
Expected to avoid surgery
Royals general manager Dayton Moore said Sunday that he expects Lovelady to avoid surgery and treat the sprained UCL in his left elbow with rest and rehab, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Kansas City reports.
ANALYSIS
Injuries of these sort often involve Tommy John surgery, but Lovelady appears likely to avoid a procedure that would sideline him through the 2022 season. Though Moore didn't say so, Lovelady is still expected to miss the remainder of the 2021 campaign, but the lefty will be sent in for further tests before the Royals provide an updated timeline for his return, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com.
Aug 29, 2021
Dealing with UCL sprain
Lovelady was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left UCL sprain.
ANALYSIS
It's tough timing for Lovelady, as he's posted 7.1 straight scoreless innings while logging four holds in that span. Tyler Zuber was called up from Triple-A Omaha to take his place on the roster.
Aug 24, 2021
Logs second hold
Lovelady allowed a hit and struck out one without allowing a run in two-thirds of an inning to earn a hold in Monday's 7-1 win over Houston.
ANALYSIS
The southpaw entered with one out in the seventh inning with Kansas City leading 4-1. Lovelady has earned two holds in his last five outings, and he's only allowed three hits while striking out six in that 5.1 inning span. For the year, he has a 3.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB while adding a 2-0 record and one save in 18.2 innings. While he probably won't be a regular late-inning option, he's pitched well enough to warrant more high-leverage work lately.
Aug 8, 2021
Earns first career save
Lovelady worked a perfect ninth inning Sunday, striking out two batters and earning a save over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady had only seen one save chance in his career prior to Sunday's outing, a blown opportunity back in 2019. He quickly rolled through the ninth inning, striking out Tommy Edman and Paul DeJong on the way to his first career save. The 26-year-old southpaw owns a 4.50 ERA through 12 innings this season.
Aug 8, 2021
Earns first career save
Lovelady worked a perfect ninth inning Sunday, striking out two batters and earning a save over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady had seen only one save chance in his career prior to Sunday's outing, a blown opportunity back in 2019. He quickly rolled through the ninth inning, striking out Tommy Edman and Paul DeJong on the way to his first career save. The 26-year-old southpaw owns a 4.50 ERA through 12 innings this season.
Jul 25, 2021
Pitches 1.1 innings
Lovelady allowed a run on two hits and struck out two in 1.1 innings versus Detroit on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The left-hander hasn't seen much work lately, as Saturday was just his second appearance since the All-Star break. Lovelady has allowed runs in three of his seven outings this year, although he's managed to pick up two wins. Overall, he has a 5.87 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB through 7.2 innings in a low-leverage role.
Jul 7, 2021
Picks up second win
Lovelady (2-0) retired the only batter he faced, earning the win over Cincinnati on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The southpaw got the final out in the top of the ninth inning, and he was the pitcher of record when Kansas City rallied to walk it off in the bottom half of the frame. Lovelady allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning his previous appearance, so he's likely to remain in a low-leverage role going forward despite picking up wins in two of his four outings this year.
Jul 3, 2021
Earns win Friday
Lovelady (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk and struck out one in two scoreless innings, earning the win in Friday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady left Wednesday's contest after he was hit by a comebacker in the abdomen. The southpaw ultimately didn't miss much time. He relieved starter Brady Singer to start the fourth inning and it was Lovelady who was credited with the win. The 25-year-old reliever is likely to remain in a low-leverage role.
Jul 1, 2021
Hit by comebacker, exits
Lovelady exited Wednesday's game against the Red Sox after being struck by a comebacker on the abdomen in the bottom of the seventh inning, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. He fanned one while retiring all five batters he faced.
ANALYSIS
After Lovelady breezed through the first four hitters he faced, J.D. Martinez smoked a liner off his abdomen. He was able to throw Martinez out at first base but was forced to exit with trainers. The club figures to provide a further update on the left-hander later Wednesday.
Jun 29, 2021
Called up as expected
Lovelady was recalled as expected Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady spent a day on the active roster in mid-April but didn't get into a game. Wade Davis (forearm) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
Jun 29, 2021
Promotion awaits
The Royals are expected to recall Lovelady from Triple-A Omaha ahead of Tuesday's game in Boston, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady is poised to rejoin the Royals for the first time since mid-April. He allowed just one run on five hits and four walks while striking out nine in 8.1 innings over his seven appearances after coming off Omaha's 7-day injured list in early June. The 25-year-old lefty will likely be ticketed for lower-leverage work out of the Kansas City bullpen.
Jun 6, 2021
Back from MiLB IL
Triple-A Omaha reinstated Lovelady (undisclosed) from its 7-day injured list Sunday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady's injury had prevented him from pitching since he was optioned to the minors April 17. The 25-year-old lefty has made 26 appearances out of the Kansas City bullpen over the past two seasons, logging a 7.71 ERA over 21 career innings.
Apr 18, 2021
Returns to alternate site
Lovelady was returned to the Royals' alternate training site Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady was on the Royals' roster as the 27th man for their doubleheader versus the Blue Jays, but he didn't make an appearance. The 25-year-old southpaw could be called up again should the Royals need depth in the bullpen.
Apr 17, 2021
Called up as 27th man
Lovelady has been called up to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady has made 26 relief appearances for the Royals in the past two seasons and posted a 7.71 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 21 innings during that time. He'll be available as bullpen depth Saturday but should return to the team's alternate camp following the doubleheader.
Mar 30, 2021
Optioned to minors
Lovelady was optioned to the Royals' alternate training site Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady hasn't shown much of note in his 21 major-league innings thus far, struggling to a 7.71 ERA. He could join the active roster when the Royals need another lefty in the bullpen, but he's unlikely find himself in a high-leverage role.
Sep 24, 2020
Recalled by Royals
Lovelady was recalled by the Royals on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady was sent down by Kansas City just after Opening Day, but he'll return to the Royals' bullpen with four games remaining in the regular season. The southpaw has made 25 major-league appearances over the past two seasons, posting a 7.71 ERA and 1.90 ERA over 21 innings during that time.
Jul 27, 2020
Optioned to minors
Lovelady was optioned by the Royals on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady made one appearance in the Royals' first three games, allowing a run on a solo homer in his lone inning Sunday. He'll make way on the roster for Ryan O'Hearn, who was activated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Feb 12, 2020
Healthy heading into spring
Lovelady mentioned that he is now healthy after having surgery on his right knee in October, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Lovelady made 25 appearances for the Royals during the 2019 season, owning a 7.65 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 20 innings. The 24-year-old reliever has steadily climbed the minor league ladder since being drafted in the 10th round of the 2016 draft by Kansas City. Lovelady will be among a large group of pitching prospects battling for a spot in a Royals bullpen during spring training.
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