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Mets trade for Ryan Helsley: New York bulks up bullpen with electric Cardinals closer
The Mets are acquiring hard-throwing closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, a day before the July 31 Major League Baseball deadline, the team announced Wednesday. The Cardinals get back three minor leaguers: shortstop Jesus Baez and right-handed pitchers Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt.
Trade grades: Mets continue bullpen revamp, add two-time All-Star Ryan Helsley from Cardinals
Ryan Helsley, the fireballing two-time All-Star closer and longest-tenured member of the St. Louis Cardinals, recently estimated his chances of being traded away at “90 percent.” He was proven correct on Wednesday when he was traded to the New York Mets.
The Cardinals were somewhat handcuffed at the trade deadline by three of their players who wouldn't accept a trade.
The St. Louis Cardinals had an exciting week leading up to the trade deadline. They executed three trade deadline deals, most notably sending Ryan Helsley to th ...
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