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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.
The hard-throwing veteran reliever is ready for any role that comes his way in the back-end of the Mets' revamped bullpen.
The Mets acquired two relievers for the late innings and didn't give up any of their elite prospects in the process.
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