The Mets are finalizing a trade with the Cardinals for Ryan Helsley, another right-handed relief pitcher, according to Jeff Passan. And according to Jon Heyman, the Mets are sending infielder Jesus Baez and right-handed pitcher Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt to the Cardinals in return.
Having spent his entire professional career with the Cardinals organization, Helsley has a 3.00 ERA with a 3.51 FIP this year. Since the beginning of the 2022 season, he’s been even better, as he has a 2.03 ERA and a 2.55
FIP over that span. If there’s a slight flaw in his game this year compared to his past three seasons, it’s that he’s given up one home run per nine innings, a rather significant uptick from his outstanding home runs rates, particularly in 2023 and 2024.
David Stearns and the Mets’ front office also completed a trade with the Giants for Tyler Rogers during their loss this afternoon in San Diego. Like Rogers, Helsley is a rental, as he’s set to hit free agency at the end of this season.
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