RICHARD LOVELADY NEWS

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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL Oakland placed Lovelady on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left elbow strain.

Impact 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.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be in mix for saves 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.

Impact 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.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Lovelady was recalled Saturday from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact 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.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed off waivers by OAK Lovelady was claimed off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday and assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact 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.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KC Royals trade LHP Richard Lovelady, who expressed frustration after being optioned Despite a stellar spring, Royals reliever Richard Lovelady did not make the cut for the Opening Day roster ... and now he has been traded.

MARCH 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Headed to Atlanta Atlanta acquired Lovelady from the Royals on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Lovelady was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start to spring Lovelady has yet to allow an earned run over six innings across six Cactus League appearances.

Impact 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.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Royals on MiLB pact Lovelady (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Kansas City Lovelady (elbow) was non-tendered by the Royals on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kowar scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Minnesota

The Twins will start Charlie Barnes on Sunday and the Royals are expected to counter with Jackson Kowar

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic scheduled to start for Kansas City against Minnesota

The Royals are expected to send Kris Bubic to the mound Saturday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota to visit Kansas City Friday

The Twins will start John Gant on Friday while the Royals have yet to announce who will take the mound

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Lovelady (elbow) announced Wednesday that he recently underwent Tommy John surgery, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic scheduled to start for Royals at Tigers

The Tigers are expected to send Wily Peralta to the mound Sunday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the start

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skubal expected to start as Tigers host the Royals

The Tigers will send Tarik Skubal to the mound Saturday and the Royals will give Jon Heasley the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Kansas City

The Royals will start Carlos Hernandez on Friday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Casey Mize

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quantrill expected to start for the Indians against the Royals

The Indians are expected to send Cal Quantrill to the mound Tuesday and the Royals will give Daniel Lynch the start

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singer expected to start for the Royals against Indians

The Indians will send Triston McKenzie to the mound Monday and the Royals plan to give Brady Singer the start

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kowar expected to start for Kansas City against Seattle

The Royals will send Jackson Kowar to the mound Sunday and the Mariners plan to give Logan Gilbert the start

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic expected to start for Kansas City against Seattle

The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi on Saturday and the Royals are expected to counter with Kris Bubic

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's hold off Royals 12-10 to keep pace in AL wild-card race

Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, Josh Harrison drove in three runs and Elvis Andrus had four hits as the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-10

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to 60-day IL Lovelady (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE