A move everyone saw coming after yesterday, the A’s placed left-hander Richard Lovelady on the IL and is recalling righty Chad Smith from Triple-A:
The A’s have recalled right-handed pitcher Chad Smith from Triple-A Las Vegas and placed left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady on the 15-day injured list with a strained left elbow.
— Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) June 16, 2023
This comes after Lovelady was seemingly hurt after getting the second out of the eighth inning yesterday, just his 11th pitch of the afternoon:
Richard Lovelady was taken out of the game after throwing a pitch and grabbing his left arm pic.