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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.
Mets Reportedly Trade for Ryan Helsley After Rogers Deal, Cardinals Get 3 Prospects
The Mets are reportedly acquiring St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, in exchange for a trio of prospects: Shortstop Jesus Baez (the team's No. 8 overall prospect ), pitcher Nate Dohm (No. 14) and pitcher Frank Elissalt.
Both the New York Mets and the New York Yankees operated aggressively in an effort to bolster their bullpens at the trade deadline. The Mets acquired Gregory So ...
Helsley gave up two hits and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning during Friday's extra-inning loss to the Giants.
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