The New York Mets surprised the baseball world by pulling off a holistic bullpen overhaul at the trade deadline, bringing in multiple reinforcements behind superstar closer Edwin Diaz.
The team traded for Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers and reigning National League Reliever of the Year Ryan Helsley. But so far, Helsley has not lived up to expectations.
"The former two-time All-Star closer's ERA has ballooned to 11.45 over 14 appearances with New York since being acquired at the trade deadline from St. Louis," Colin Martin reported for SNY . "Overall, he's given up 14 earned runs in just 11.0 IP."
The Mets have signaled confidence that Helsley can return to his top form as his pitch velocity has remained elite. And as the team continues to work through potential solutions to his problems, h