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Nationals acquire pitching depth from the Mets in trade
TL;DR
The Washington Nationals have traded with the New York Mets to acquire pitching depth due to injuries in their pitching staff. This move aims to bolster their bullpen as they deal with multiple injuries to key pitchers.
Key points
- Nationals traded with Mets for pitching depth
- Five pitchers on Nationals' injured list
- Injuries impacting Nationals' pitching performance
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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.
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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Q&A
What pitchers are currently injured on the Nationals roster?
The Nationals have five pitchers on the injured list, including Josiah Gray, Trevor Williams, Cole Henry, DJ Hurtz, and Ken Waldichuk.
Which team did the Nationals trade with for pitching depth?
The Nationals acquired pitching depth from the New York Mets.
How has the Nationals' pitching performance been affected by injuries?
The Nationals' pitching staff has struggled due to injuries, leading to the need for additional bullpen support.
