The free agent closer market has moved relatively quickly, all things considered. Raisel Iglesias went back to the Atlanta Braves. Ryan Helsley has now joined him but he’s not going anywhere he has pitched before. He has agreed to a two-year deal with an opt out after one season to pitch for the Baltimore Orioles. The last free agent closer New York Mets fans figured to be an option to replace Edwin Diaz is now off the market and headed down I-95.
Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract with an opt-out after the first season, pending physical, sources tell ESPN.