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- Mets acquire closer Ryan Helsley from Cardinals: Trade details</p>
<p>Steve Gardner, USA TODAY July 31, 2025 at 7:23 AM</p>
<p>The New York Mets have landed perhaps the most coveted relief pitcher on the market as the MLB trade deadline draws near.</p>
<p>The St. Louis Cardinals have traded right-hander Ryan Helsley to the Mets in exchange for prospects Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt, the Mets announced.</p>
<p>Helsley first took over closing duties in St. Louis in 2022 and has enjoyed a highly successful run in the role, racking up a major league-leading 49 saves last season while pitching to an ERA of 2.04.</p>
<p>He has endured some rocky outings this season, however, as the Cardinals have faded from the playoff picture. He has 21 saves and a 3.00 ERA on the season, but has been much better over the past six weeks. Since June 15, Helsley has allowed only one run in his last 11 innings.</p>
<p>Ryan Helsley trade details</p>
<p>The Cardinals trade RP Ryan Helsley to the Mets for Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt.</p>
<p>Baez, an infielder, is the Mets' eighth-ranked prospect. Dohm and Elissalt are both right-handed pitchers, the former the Mets' 14th-ranked prospect.</p>
<p>Ryan Helsley stats</p>
<p>This season, Helsley has converted 21 of 26 save opportunities with a 3.00 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 36 innings. He also has struck out 10.3 batters per nine innings.</p>
<p>Ryan Helsley contract details</p>
<p>Helsley, 31, is in his final year of arbitration with the Cardinals, making him a free agent for the first time in his career at the end of the season.</p>
<p>He is currently making $8.2 million this season.</p>
<p>Cardinals depth chart update</p>
<p>With Helsley moving on, the Cardinals could turn to veteran right-hander Phil Maton or left-hander JoJo Romero to close out games.</p>
<p>Mets depth chart update</p>
<p>The arrival of Helsley will give Mets manager Carlos Mendoza a plethora of different high-leverage options late in games without taxing his bullpen down the stretch. The Mets have a pair of capable closers (Helsley and Edwin Diaz), along with experienced late-inning savants in Tyler Rogers (acquired from the Giants earlier Wednesday), Gregory Soto and Ryne Stanek. — Andrew Tredinnick, NorthJersey.com</p>
<p>This story has been with new information.</p>
<p>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ryan Helsley trade details: Closer traded from Cardinals to Mets</p>
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