Nationals acquire pitching depth from the Mets in trade

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The Washington Nationals suffered their first shutout loss of the season to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, 2-0. The Nationals received a decent starting performance from right-hander Jake Irvin — two earned runs through five innings — and right-hander Brad Lord out of the bullpen — no runs in three innings.

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The Nationals' pitching staff hasn't been the healthiest to start the season, with five pitchers on the injured list: right-handers Josiah Gray (right flexor strain), Trevor Williams (right elbow sprain), Cole Henry (right rotator cuff strain), and left-handers DJ Hurtz (left UCL sprain), and Ken Waldichuk (left forearm tightness).

Because of the Nationals' injuries, they acquired pitching depth from a divisional opponent to add another arm to their bullpen.

Washington Nationals acquire pitching depth from the New York Mets​

According to the Nationals on X, they have acquired left-hander Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. Lovelady had been designated for assignment by the Mets on April 11 after going 0-1 with a 3.68 ERA in six games.

To make room for Lovelady on the active and 40-man roster, Waldichuk has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.

The Nationals have acquired left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations.

To make room on the 40-man roster left-handed pitcher Ken Waldichuk has been transferred to the 60-day Injured List.

— Nationals Communications (@NationalsComms) April 16, 2026

Loveland, 30, has rotated between the Nationals and Mets to start 2026, getting designated for assignment and claimed by both teams two times each. In parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball, Lovelady is 6-14 with a 5.25 ERA, 16 holds, and three saves in 124 games.

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