Cardinals' Helsley Emerging as Trade Target Ahead of Deadline
Phillies, Yankees, Rays, Orioles Among Teams Interested
St. Louis reliever has impressed in limited starts and could fill a need for contending teams
The New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles are among the teams that could trade for St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley ahead of the trade deadline, according to sources. Helsley has emerged as a valuable trade asset for the Cardinals, who could end up being sellers once again ahead of the deadline.
Helsley, an All-Star in 2022, has been one of the most dominant relievers in baseball over the past two seasons. He has a 2.84 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 129 career innings, with 177 strikeouts and just 35 walks. Helsley has also shown promise as a starter, posting a 3.06 ERA in seven starts last season.
The Cardinals could be tempted to trade Helsley if they can get a significant return for him. The team is currently in a rebuilding mode and could use the prospects they would receive in a trade to help their long-term future. The Phillies, Yankees, Rays and Orioles are all contenders who could use a boost to their bullpen, and Helsley would be a valuable addition to any of those teams.
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