2026 Stats
W-L
2-3
ERA
3.12
WHIP
1.73
K
23
SV
4
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year contract with the Nationals in March of 2026. Claimed off waivers by the Mets in March of 2026. Traded to the Nationals in April of 2026.
Tabbed as opener
Lovelady will start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
Analysis
It will be the fourth opening assignment of the year for the 30-year-old, who has also been in the high-leverage mix for the Nationals with four saves and four holds. The recent return of Clayton Beeter may have pushed Lovelady into more of a middle-relief role, especially with his 1.75 WHIP being unsustainable for late-inning work.
It will be the fourth opening assignment of the year for the 30-year-old, who has also been in the high-leverage mix for the Nationals with four saves and four holds. The recent return of Clayton Beeter may have pushed Lovelady into more of a middle-relief role, especially with his 1.75 WHIP being unsustainable for late-inning work.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
18
Last 10 Games
19
Last 5 Games
24
How many pitches does Richard Lovelady generally throw?
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What part of the game does Richard Lovelady generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
Even Split
2026
-30%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .262 | 28 | 15 | 32 | 2 | |||
| Since 2024vs Right | .261 | 33 | 21 | 40 | 7 | |||
| 2026vs Left | .318 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 1 | |||
| 2026vs Right | .222 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 2 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .227 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .304 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .232 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .276 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 2 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-8%
ERA on Road
2026
-32%
ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 4.81 | 1.42 | 39.1 | 7.8 | 4.8 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | 4.41 | 1.59 | 32.2 | 7.4 | 4.1 | ||||
| 2026Home | 3.60 | 1.60 | 15.0 | 8.4 | 6.6 | ||||
| 2026Away | 2.45 | 1.91 | 11.0 | 7.4 | 6.5 | ||||
| 2025Home | 9.45 | 1.35 | 6.2 | 10.8 | 5.4 | ||||
| 2025Away | 7.20 | 1.80 | 5.0 | 7.2 | 3.6 | ||||
| 2024Home | 4.08 | 1.30 | 17.2 | 6.1 | 3.1 | ||||
| 2024Away | 4.86 | 1.32 | 16.2 | 7.6 | 2.7 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Richard Lovelady compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
1.21K/9
8.0BB/9
6.6HR/9
1.0Fastball
91.4 mphERA
3.12WHIP
1.73BABIP
.314GB/FB
1.76Left On Base
83.3%Exit Velocity
79.3 mphBarrels/BBE
3.1%Spin Rate
2419 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
19.2%Swinging Strike
9.2%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Takes loss, blown save Monday
Lovelady (2-3) was charged with a loss and a blown save Monday against the Marlins. He allowed two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning and didn't record a strikeout.
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Secures fourth save
Lovelady earned the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atlanta, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
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Serving as opener Friday
Lovelady will serve as the Nationals' opener in Friday's game versus Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
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Collects third save of 2026
Lovelady earned the save in the Nationals' 9-6 win over the Mets on Tuesday after striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth.
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Working as opener Sunday
Lovelady will serve as the Nationals' opening pitcher in Sunday's game against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
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Future bullpen weapon?
Lovelady looks to have a chance to pitch high-leverage innings for the Royals down the line after posting a 6:0 K:BB in 4.1 scoreless Cactus League innings.
Analysis
Earlier this week, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com suggested Lovelady was on the outside looking in at a roster spot when camp was suspended. Still, he opened eyes in spring training with his stuff and willingness to fill up the strike zone after issuing eight free passes in 20 innings with the Royals last season. In his fifth appearance of the spring, Lovelady struck out the side: Matt Olson, Khris Davis and Mark Canha of the A's. As a lefty, Lovelady could work into high-leverage innings quickly upon his return to the big leagues.
Earlier this week, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com suggested Lovelady was on the outside looking in at a roster spot when camp was suspended. Still, he opened eyes in spring training with his stuff and willingness to fill up the strike zone after issuing eight free passes in 20 innings with the Royals last season. In his fifth appearance of the spring, Lovelady struck out the side: Matt Olson, Khris Davis and Mark Canha of the A's. As a lefty, Lovelady could work into high-leverage innings quickly upon his return to the big leagues.