Richard Lovelady's time away from the Mets didn't last long.
After being designated for assignment earlier this week and then electing free agency over an outright assignment on Saturday, Lovelady signed a one-year major league deal with the Mets and will be active for Sunday's series finale in Pittsburgh.
Lovelady, 29, originally signed with the Mets on Monday after he was released by Minnesota. He appeared in one game, allowing two eared runs on one hit and two walks in Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.
The Mets clearly have a need for left-handed help in their bullpen, as Jose Castillo was DFA'd the same day as Lovelady, and Colin Poche has now been DFA'd in a corresponding move to re-add Lovelady. Poche allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks while recording just two outs in Saturday's loss to the Pirates.
Lovelady and Brandon Waddell are currently the only two lefties in the Mets' bullpen, though Brooks Raley is on a rehab assignment and could be a factor at some point this season.
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