Richard Lovelady

The Cubs designated Richard Lovelady for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

The move was made to make room for the addition of Tyson Miller from the Mariners. Lovelady will hit the waivers and stick in the Cubs organization if he is not claimed.

The Cubs have called up Richard Lovelady from Triple-A Iowa.

Fantasy Impact

Lovelady has appeared in 10 games for Triple-A Iowa, posting a 5.84 ERA and a 1.86 WHIP in 12 1/3 innings pitched. He will provide the Cubs with another left-handed pitcher in the bullpen.

Richard Lovelady signed a minor league deal with the Cubs with an invite to Spring Training.

Fantasy Impact

Lovelady missed the second half of last season after he was shut down due to a forearm injury. He threw a bullpen in front of interested teams at Driveline before landing with the Cubs.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Richard Lovelady will be shut down for the rest of this season.

Fantasy Impact

Kotsay did not have the full details from Richard Lovelady’s visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache but he will not return to the mound this season. He had been on the injured list with left elbow soreness.

Oakland A's reliever Richard Lovelady will visit renowned elbow specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache as he deals with a left forearm strain.

Fantasy Impact

Any meeting with Dr. ElAttrache is a notable concern as he is a leading Tommy John surgery physician in the baseball world. Lovelady was placed on the 15-day IL on July 14 with what was then described as an undisclosed injury but it appears the ailment could be more serious than originally expected. The southpaw owns a 4.63 ERA across 27 appearances with the A's this season.