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NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Mets have signed left-hander Richard Lovelady to a one-year contract paying $1 million while in the major leagues and $350,000 while in the minors.<\/p>\n

The team announced the deal on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old Lovelady had a 6.30 ERA in eight appearances with the Mets this season. The veteran reliever also pitched in two games with Toronto, allowing four runs in 1 2\/3 innings.<\/p>\n

Lovelady signed with New York in June. He was designated for assignment by the Mets three times over the last part of the season.<\/p>\n

Lovelady also had a 2.08 ERA in 16 games with Triple-A Syracuse this year.<\/p>\n

The Mets announced on Wednesday that All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor recently had a cleanup procedure on his right elbow. He is expected to be ready for spring training.<\/p>\n

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FILE – Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Richard Lovelady (55) in action during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sept. 8, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo\/Nick Wass, File)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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