Cardinals urged to send Ryan Helsley to Dodgers for MLB-ready talent
But, for Zach Pressnell of Fansided.com he wants the Cardinals to send Helsley to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for an MLB-ready talent.
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"The Cardinals should buy," Pressnell writes, "But they need to do it the right way. What I mean by this is the Cardinals could trade somebody like Ryan Helsley to a contender in an attempt to add big league talent. This could be a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers to bring in Justin Wrobleski, Bobby Miller, or James Outman."
Making such a move would be an interesting strategy from the Cardinals. They'd be selling off one of their most sought-after players, while also adding a player who can contribute right away.
While the team would take a hit in the bullpen, they would be adding either a starter or an outfielder with years of control to try and make something work both in 2025 and into the future.
MORE: Cardinals trade proposal sends Ryan Helsley to Phillies for two prospects
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This Cardinals team is a young squad offensively, but on the older side in the pitching staff. With the potential of getting rid of veterans Miles Mikolas and Erick Fedde, the pitching staff could get a lot younger in a hurry.
But, the most important thing for St. Louis isn't competing in just 2025, but also looking towards the next few seasons as the years of contention.
With Helsley set to hit the open market after 2025, if the Cardinals decide they won't extend him, they could look to move him to add an impact player for this season and into the future.
Pressnell's idea would be a great way for the Cardinals to get back some value for their All-Star closer, while also bringing in talent for the next few seasons. The Cardinals don't need to go all-in for 2025, as the future is bright in St. Louis.
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Sending Helsley to a container for players who are Major League ready is a great wya to use the reliever in a trade. They can help the team in the future, while adding a new dynamic to the team in 2025.
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