US EditionREPORTS: Cardinals Trade Ryan Helsley to Mets
NEW YORK, JUL 29 – Ryan Helsley, MLB's 2024 saves leader with 49 saves, joins the Mets to strengthen their bullpen as the Cardinals trade him due to playoff uncertainties, sources said.
- Under 50 hours before the July 31 trade deadline, the New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire All-Star closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- With Thursday’s deadline looming, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to move Helsley amid slim playoff prospects.
- Posting a 3.00 ERA and 21 saves in 36 appearances, Helsley’s four-seam fastball and slider comprise 93% of his pitch mix.
- Amid a crowded market, the Philadelphia Phillies are among at least six teams pursuing Helsley, including the Yankees, Dodgers, Rangers, and Blue Jays.
- Complementing Edwin Díaz, Helsley bolsters the Mets' bullpen while St. Louis will receive Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt in return.
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Report: Mets acquire righty reliever Ryan Helsley from Cardinals
The New York Mets continued their aggressive trade deadline push Wednesday, acquiring All-Star closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for three prospects, according to ESPN. The deal sends highly touted shortstop prospect Jesus Baez along with…
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The Oneida Daily DispatchMets finalizing deal to acquire Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley: report
President of baseball operations David Stearns is staying busy The Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The news broke shortly after the team announced they acquired reliever Tyler Rogers from the San Francisco Giants. Helsley, 30, appeared in 36 games this season while recording a 3.00 ERA and 21 saves.
REPORTS: Cardinals trade Ryan Helsley to Mets
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a deal to trade relief pitcher Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets, per multiple reports. The Cardinals will receive shortstop Jesus Baez, right-handed pitcher Nate Dohm and right-handed pitcher Frank Elissalt, per ESPN Baseball Insider Jeff Passan. Helsley, a two-time All-Star and pending free agent, has 105 saves over seven seasons with the Cardinals. St. Louis now stands at 56-55 and may be pos…
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