ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - As expected, the Cardinals are trading closer Ryan Helsley.
The Redbirds are sending Hellsley to the Mets. In return, the Cardinals are receiving shortstop Jesus Baez, and two pitchers, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt.
The Mets are sending Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt to the Cardinals in the deal for Ryan Helsley, league sources tells @TheAthletic.
— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) July 30, 2025
We have acquired SS Jesus Baez, RHP Nate Dohm, and RHP Frank Elissalt from the New York Mets in exchange for RHP Ryan Helsley. pic.twitter.com/sdp0wCeffo
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 31, 2025
The move was expected, as Hellsley is a pending free agent at the end of the season. In 2025, Helsley has a 3-1 record with 3.00 ERA and 21 saves. He led the majors with 49 saves in 2024.
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