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Yahoo
30 minutes ago
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Mets trading for Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley
The Mets continue to revamp their bullpen at the deadline. Hours after acquiring Giants reliever Tyler Rogers, the Mets have traded for Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. The Mets are sending infield prospect Jesus Baez and two pitching prospects, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt, to St. Louis to complete the deal. Helsley entered Wednesday's games with a 3.00 ERA with 21 saves. The two-time All-Star had a career season a year ago, closing a MLB-best 49 games while pitching to a 2.04 ERA and a 1.101 WHIP. This story is still developing...
Associated Press
an hour ago
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- Associated Press
Mets bolster bullpen again, acquire Tyler Rogers from Giants for Buttó and 2 others
NEW YORK (AP) — The busy New York Mets made another trade Wednesday to strengthen their injury-depleted bullpen, acquiring right-hander Tyler Rogers from the fading San Francisco Giants for three players. New York sent pitchers José Buttó and Blade Tidwell to the Giants, along with minor league outfield prospect Drew Gilbert. Tidwell was at Triple-A Syracuse after making two starts and two relief appearances for the Mets this season. The deal came on the same day Rogers' twin brother Taylor was also traded, from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh in the three-player swap that moved Gold Glove third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Reds. Tyler Rogers is 4-3 with a 1.80 ERA this season, using his drastic submarine delivery to great effect. The 34-year-old reliever has struck out 38 batters and walked only four in 50 innings, tying for the major league lead with 53 appearances. He should give Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, in need of dependable bullpen options, another experienced arm to help set up All-Star closer Edwin Díaz. New York obtained left-hander Gregory Soto, a two-time All-Star, in a trade with Baltimore last Friday and entered Wednesday with a half-game lead in the NL East over rival Philadelphia. Tyler Rogers, who can become a free agent following the World Series, is 26-20 with a 2.79 ERA and 19 saves in seven major league seasons — all with the Giants. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
an hour ago
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- Yahoo
Mets bolster bullpen again, acquire Tyler Rogers from Giants for Buttó and 2 others
NEW YORK (AP) — The busy New York Mets made another trade Wednesday to strengthen their injury-depleted bullpen, acquiring right-hander Tyler Rogers from the fading San Francisco Giants for three players. New York sent pitchers José Buttó and Blade Tidwell to the Giants, along with minor league outfield prospect Drew Gilbert. Tidwell was at Triple-A Syracuse after making two starts and two relief appearances for the Mets this season. The deal came on the same day Rogers' twin brother Taylor was also traded, from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh in the three-player swap that moved Gold Glove third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Reds. Tyler Rogers is 4-3 with a 1.80 ERA this season, using his drastic submarine delivery to great effect. The 34-year-old reliever has struck out 38 batters and walked only four in 50 innings, tying for the major league lead with 53 appearances. He should give Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, in need of dependable bullpen options, another experienced arm to help set up All-Star closer Edwin Díaz. New York obtained left-hander Gregory Soto, a two-time All-Star, in a trade with Baltimore last Friday and entered Wednesday with a half-game lead in the NL East over rival Philadelphia. Tyler Rogers, who can become a free agent following the World Series, is 26-20 with a 2.79 ERA and 19 saves in seven major league seasons — all with the Giants. ___ AP MLB:
National Post
2 hours ago
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- National Post
All eyes on GM Ross Atkins as Blue Jays attempt to bolster roster on Thursday's deadline day
The Major League Baseball trade deadline of Thursday at 6 p.m. ET is shaping up as an arms race. Article content The Blue Jays will be active with various names already being bandied about, whether it's a starter or by adding to a bullpen that welcomed pending free agent Seranthony Dominguez from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in between games of a doubleheader. Article content Article content The righty faced his former team for the second game in a row on Wednesday in Toronto's 9-8 win, and had two strikeouts in his one inning on the mound. Article content Toronto's bullpen, outside of Yariel Rodriguez, gave the Jays 4.1 scoreless innings in a much-needed victory with Brendon Little, Mason Fluharty, Braydon Fisher, Dominguez and Jeff Hoffman combining to record nine strikeouts, while yielding one hit and no runs. Article content Given the amount of teams in need of bullpen depth, which includes the Blue Jays, the bidding will only intensify in the hours, even minutes, leading up to Thursday's deadline.. Article content Among the names being linked to the Jay are the likes of Pittsburgh's David Bednar and Dennis Santana, and Ryan Helsley of St. Louis. Article content It would surprise many if the Jays don't add one, perhaps even two, bullpen arms. Article content The Jays are also said to be in the market for a starting pitcher to bolster a staff that is not getting younger. Article content A leadoff hitter won't hurt, with some believing Cleveland's Steven Kwan is high on the Jays' wish list. Article content On Wednesday in Baltimore, Joey Loperfido hit leadoff for the Blue Jays. His first-inning single was part of his 3-for-5 day at the plate. Article content Article content He has been playing well since being called up from triple-A, and he may make a coveted trade piece if it brings back a quality arm. Article content While the Jays were able to add a much-needed high-leverage reliever during their 4-4 road trip, they also lost Alejandro Kirk, who is expected to return from the seven-day concussion IL Sunday, George Springer, who was hit on the side of the head in the ninth inning of the series opener in Baltimore and did not play in any of the remaining three games, while Ernie Clement (wrist) and Loperfido (thumb) were dealing with issues. Article content Outfielder Daulton Varsho is expected to return Friday when the Jays open a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals, a key positional players who was last in the lineup on May 31 when he hurt his hamstring. Article content It's safe to say the Jays will have a different look by the time Friday rolls around.
Al Arabiya
5 hours ago
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- Al Arabiya
Angels acquire relievers Chafin and García from Nationals in trade for lefty Eder, prospect Brown
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired relievers Andrew Chafin and Luis García from the Washington Nationals in a trade for left-hander Jake Eder and minor league first baseman Sam Brown. The Angels announced the deal to bolster their bullpen on Wednesday. Los Angeles also designated left-hander José Quijada for assignment to make room on its 40-man roster. The 35-year-old Chafin joins his eighth major league team after going 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 26 appearances for Washington this season. Left-handed hitters are batting just .147 against him. The 38-year-old García will begin his third stint with the Angels after playing for the club in 2019 and 2024. He made 28 appearances for the Dodgers to start the current season before joining the Nationals on July 8 and allowing just one run in 10 appearances out of Washington's bullpen. The Angels have one of the major's highest bullpen ERAs despite the presence of closer Kenley Jansen, who has 20 saves and a 2.93 ERA in another strong season. Jansen is among several veteran Angels players who could have value on the trade market this week, making it unclear whether Los Angeles made this four-man trade to boost its chances for contention or to set it up for additional moves. The Angels began Wednesday at 53-55–only four games out of the final AL wild-card spot but with four other teams above them in the standings. Eder has a 4.91 ERA with 15 strikeouts in his eight major league relief appearances for the Angels, who acquired the former top prospect from the White Sox in March. He has been starting in the minor leagues. Brown, the Angels' 12th-round pick in 2023, has been playing at Double-A Rocket City.
