Dicky Lovelady joins Mets and goes viral on social media

New York Mets The latest roster raised an eyebrow on Monday ahead of a series with the National League East Rivals.

The Mets have announced that they have chosen outfielder Travis Jankovsky as they moved to major league rosters, optional pitcher Tyler Zuver and infielder Lusagel Acuna to Triple A, and moved outfielder Jose Siri to the 60-day injury list. But one movement in particular was sticking out. This is a signing of a major league contract with pitcher Dickey Lovelady.

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The New York Mets’ latest roster raised an eyebrow on Monday ahead of a series with the National League East Rivals. (Brett Davis/USA TODAY SPORTS)

Lovelady was active for the team’s game against the Braves, with baseball fans responding on social media. Reported by MLB.com The love lady, Richard, asked her fans, staff and teammates to call him Dickey.

Lovelady, 29, was his 10th round pick from Kennesaw State. Kansas City Royals In 2016, he made his Royals debut in 2019. He didn’t appear in the majors in 2022, but appeared in Auckland’s Athletics in 2023.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Richard Lady (68) will throw the pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in eight innings during spring training at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida on March 21, 2025. (Nathan Ray Shebeck/Imaginary Image)

He pitched for the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays in 2024. Toronto Blue Jays He will appear twice earlier this season.

In 110 career games, Lovelady’s ERA is 5.26 ERA with 93 strikeouts.

The Mets entered on Monday night with a 46-32 record and one game behind the NL East Lead Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves sat 11 games behind the Phillies.

Tampa Bay Rays Relief Pitcher Richard Lady (55) will pitch against the Oakland Athletics in 11 innings held at Tropicana Field on May 30, 2024 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Kim KlementNeitzel/USA Today Sports)

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New York has been dealing with a number of arm injuries this season. Starters Tyler Megill and Kodai Senga dealt with injuries earlier this month and were on the injured list, just like rescuer Max Kranick.

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