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Ryan Helsley
St. Louis Cardinals
Pitcher
2025 Projected Value: $23
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	W	L	Sv	Hold	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	ERA	WHIP	Rate
2025 proj	6	3	32	2	56.0	37	21	73	12	1.98	1.027	64.5
2024	7	4	49	0	66.3	50	23	79	15	2.04	1.101	101.0
2023	3	4	14	2	36.7	22	17	52	10	2.45	1.064	37.6
2022	9	1	19	7	64.7	28	20	94	9	1.25	0.742	78.4
2021	6	4	1	10	47.3	40	27	47	24	4.56	1.415	11.4
2020	1	1	1	2	12.0	8	8	10	7	5.25	1.333	3.6
2019	2	0	0	1	36.7	34	12	32	12	2.95	1.255	14.4

Player News

Date	News
1/11/25	Cardinals Urged To Sign $6.5 Million Ex-Met To Replace Andrew Kittredge. The St. Louis Cardinals had one of the best bullpens in baseball last year but it has taken a hit already this offseason. There has been a lot of speculation that the Cardinals could cut ties with All-Star closer Ryan Helsley this offseason through a trade, but he remains on the roster. Hopefully, that remains the case by the time Spring Training gets here. The Cardinals did lose a key piece of the bullpen in free agency with Andrew Kittredge signing a one-year, $10 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
1/09/25	Ryan Helsley Lands $4.4 Million Raise In Potential Final Offseason With Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals couldn't have asked for much more from 2024 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Ryan Helsley this past season. After assuming the closing pitcher role with the Cardinals shortly before the 2024 season began, Helsley is now one of the most prolific closers in the game -- a highly coveted one. Before Helsley is eligible to explore the free-agent market for the first time in his career next year, the Cardinals have agreed with the fireballer to hopefully retain him for another season. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
1/02/25	Yankees Target Ryan Helsley in $81 Million Trade Deal. The New York Yankees are always on the hunt for the best talent in baseball, and Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals has caught their attention. Helsley is one of the top closers in the league, known for shutting down games with ease and putting up jaw-dropping numbers. The Yankees see him as the perfect addition to their bullpen, which is already one of the strongest around. Here's everything you need to know about why the Yankees want Helsley, what they're willing to trade, and how it could all go down. Source: https://hudsonreporter.com/sports/yankees-pursue-r...
1/01/25	Cardinals blockbuster trade idea swaps All-Star for No. 4 Diamondbacks prospect. The St. Louis Cardinals have a plan for 2025, and that plan likely involves trading their All-Star closer. Ryan Helsley was fantastic in 2024, leading Major League Baseball with 49 saves and making his second appearance at the Midsummer Classic. There are interesting questions that stem from a possible Helsley trade. On Tuesday, Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer proposed a hypothetical trade that would send Helsley to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-handed pitching prospect Yilber Díaz. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/st-louis-cardi...
12/21/24	Toronto Blue Jays Have Reportedly Expressed Interest in Trading For All-Star Closer. According to a report from MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Toronto Blue Jays have expressed interest in acquiring closer Ryan Helsley in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak saying that it is his intention to trade Arenado, St. Louis has received interest from the Blue Jays and D-backs in trading for All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, a source said. The Cardinals are absolutely looking to shed payroll, as evidenced by wanting to trade Arenado and them letting Paul Goldschmidt walk in free agency, but thus far, they haven't really entertained the idea of trading Helsley. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/tor...
12/19/24	Cardinals Urged To Trade $80 Million Fan Favorite To Rangers In Three-Player Swap. The St. Louis Cardinals are more worried about shedding payroll this winter than having a competitive roster to showcase come Opening Day 2025. Trading away significant talent isn't out of the question for the Cardinals, as the front office plans to make room for younger talent to gain experience next season. "Both Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported earlier this offseason that—despite St. Louis' stated plan of getting younger and building toward the future—the Cardinals are not expected to trade away closer Ryan Helsley unless they get an offer they simply cannot refuse.," Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller wrote Thursday morning. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
12/18/24	Cardinals Projected $81 Million All-Star Mentioned As Trade Chip. Will the St. Louis Cardinals pull off a trade to deplete their bullpen? Ryan Helsley is a year away from free agency and was the best closer in baseball in 2024 with 49 saves. There was a time earlier in the offseason when it very much seemed like the team was going to move Helsley. Spotrac currently is projecting his market value to be $81 million over six years. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
12/12/24	Cardinals Trade $44 Million Hurler Before Ryan Helsley In Latest Insider Prediction. The St. Louis Cardinals' most valuable trade chip is 2024 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Ryan Helsley but it's starting to look like he might not be moved just yet. Although the Cardinals are rebuilding and could use a fresh haul of top prospects to replenish their lackluster farm system, retaining Helsley is beginning to emerge as a top priority for St. Louis. "With plenty of high-end closers on the market, there's a strong chance the Cardinals could start the season with a rostered Helsley, who recorded a franchise-record 49 saves in 53 opportunities last season," MLB.com's John Denton wrote Wednesday evening. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
12/10/24	Cardinals $260 million former All-Star drawing interest from Yankees. The St. Louis Cardinals plan to cut payroll this offseason. While the chances of a Ryan Helsley trade seem to be dwindling, that is not the case for former MVP candidate Nolan Arenado. John Mozeliak has made it clear that he intends to trade the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover. Where Arenado will end up is uncertain, but it appears that his days in a Cardinals uniform are numbered. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/cardinals...
12/09/24	Cardinals Homegrown 2-Time All-Star May Stay In St. Louis, Per Insider. The St. Louis Cardinals have been in a lot of trade rumors already this offseason but maybe one of the team's biggest stars will stick around after all. There has been a lot of speculation about the future of All-Star closer Ryan Helsley. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reported that the team appears "less and less inclined" to make a move involving him. "An offseason that began with a spyglass toward the future has become a needle the Cardinals intend to thread: Officials with the club and sources with other teams or agents who have spoken to the Cardinals describe a team that isn't 'tearing down' a year before Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations," Goold said. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
12/07/24	Cardinals Should Poach Phillies' Projected $42 Million All-Star. The St. Louis Cardinals could use another high-leverage arm in the bullpen. St. Louis currently boasts one of the best closers in baseball in Ryan Helsley. The team has hinted that it may end up keeping Helsley, which would be a solid move. It also could make sense to add another arm because of the fact that Andrew Kittredge was one of the team's top bullpen arms in 2024 but is a free agent. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
12/05/24	Batting Around: Which rental closer would you rather trade for, Ryan Helsley or Devin Williams?. Are you taking velocity or strikeouts? Does health matter? See what CBS Sports' MLB experts think Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/batting-around-...
12/05/24	Batting Around: Which rental closer would you rather trade for, Ryan Helsley or Devin Williams?. Are you taking velocity or strikeouts? Does health matter? See what CBS Sports' MLB experts think Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/batting-around-...
12/04/24	Proposed blockbuster deal sends Phillies former All-Star to Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals will soon begin their rebuild and will likely trade away certain players. The most obvious candidates to be traded now are closer Ryan Helsley and third baseman Nolan Arenado. Both Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras will remain in St. Louis for 2025. Jim Bowden of The Athletic proposed a wild trade idea ahead of the winter meetings. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/proposed-...
12/02/24	Cardinals could target top Dodgers prospect listed as trade chip. The St. Louis Cardinals are set to have a very different offseason than in years past. Ryan Helsley and Nolan Arenado are two players that could be on the move, and if the Cardinals make a trade, they should be looking for top prospects, some that might even be close to Major League ready. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com listed Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Daulton Rushing as the team's top trade chip. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/cardinals...
12/01/24	Blue Jays urged to trade for $81 million All-Star to bolster their bullpen. The Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason in 2024 and look to have an aggressive approach in free agency. With the St. Louis Cardinals expected to listen to trades for closer Ryan Helsley, FanSided's Eric Treuden urged the Blue Jays to swing a blockbuster trade for him. "Through and through, Helsley tops the list of best-available relievers this winter, and the Blue Jays need to be on the phone with the Cardinals as soon as possible," wrote Treuden. "While Toronto has little in the way of tradeworthy top prospects, they have enough position players that could fill needs the Cardinals have, such as Orelvis Martinez, Spencer Horwitz or Addison Barger." Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/blue-jays...
11/29/24	Cardinals Could Target Phillies Top Prospect In Exchange For All-Star Closer. The St. Louis Cardinals have some work to do this offseason. Closer Ryan Helsley is increasingly likely to be traded away, and if the Cardinals do trade their All-Star closer and single season saves leader, they can expect to receive a haul of prospects in exchange. The Philadelphia Phillies are a team that has been linked to Helsley this offseason, as they are in need of a closer with Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estevez both free agents. Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report listed top prospect Justin Crawford as a possible trade chip with the winter meetings approaching. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
11/25/24	Cardinals Linked To Projected $54M All-Star To Replace Ryan Helsley. The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen was a big strength for them in 2024 but there could be some changes on the way. St. Louis has been one of the most talked-about teams this offseason already when it has come to trade chatter. The Cardinals have some great pieces that other teams want. St. Louis is looking to rebuild the farm system and therefore trades would make sense and star closer Ryan Helsley seems like he could be someone that ends up moving. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
11/19/24	Cardinals All-Star closer listed as team's top offseason trade chip. The St. Louis Cardinals fell short of the postseason in 2024 after finishing 83-79. Now, the team is looking to not only rebuild, but shed some salary and create opportunities for younger players to prove themselves. One of them could be All-Star closer Ryan Helsley. Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report lists the Cardinals closer as the team's top trade chip this offseason. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/cardinals...
11/18/24	Cardinals blockbuster trade proposal ships $81 million All-Star to Red Sox. The St. Louis Cardinals missed the postseason in 2024. They could be headed for a rebuild which means they could trade some of their star players for young talent. FanSided's Curt Bishop proposed this blockbuster trade that sends Ryan Helsley to the Boston Red Sox: Cardinals receive: right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts, infielder Chase Meidroth and shortstop Nazzan Zanatello Red Sox receive: right-handed pitcher Ryan Helsley "The Cardinals do have some pitchers that are almost Major League ready, but they could stand to add at least one more," wrote Bishop. "Fitts was Boston's No. 13 ranked prospect in 2024. He made his debut late in the season and posted a 1.74 ERA in his four starts." Fitts Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/cardinals...

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