Mets Add Lovelady for Bullpen Depth

0:00This is Corey with New York Metz News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New York Metz claimed left-hander Richard Love Lady off-wavors from the Washington Nationals on Saturday. This marks the fourth time, in less than a year, they brought back the versatile reliever for bullpen depth. Love Lady can handle multiple roles and eat innings when needed, fitting right into their revamped group. Here this week, the Metz lost closer, Edwin Diaz, but feel good about right-hander Devon Williams stepping up. Last year's bullpen was stacked with similar high-strike-out arms, but this season's mix offers more pitch variety and deliveries. Additions like Williams and Luke Weaver bring cutters to keep hitters off-balance. Fans and analysts see promise in the new setup, though matchups will drive decisions. Veteran lefty Brooks Rayley returns healthy after missing time with elbow surgery, potentially as the main Southpaw, AJ. Mentor starts on the injured list as a precaution after his late tear, but he's expected back

1:03soon. Manager Carlos Mendoza plans to use right-hander to buy his mires as a traditional long reliever early on, especially with starters like Sean Manea, showing some spring rest. The rest of the group includes right-hander's Huascar Brazoban, Luis Garcia, and Craig Kimberl, all proven at reinventing themselves at ages. 38 and 39. Injuries like Justin Hagueman's rib fracture highlight depth concerns with several arms in triple A ready to step up. Bullpen's always evolve, and the meds know upgrades and claims will happen as the season tests them. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.