Sources: Mets finalizing trade for Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley

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The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.

In return, the Cardinals are receiving shortstop Jesus Baez, right-hander Nate Dohm and right-hander Frank Elissalt, sources confirmed to ESPN. Baez is rated as the No. 5 prospect in the Mets' system by ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.

Helsley, a 31-year-old in his contract year, has 21 saves for the Cardinals this season, with a 3.00 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 36 innings pitched this season. He has 14 walks.

It was the Mets' second move on Wednesday to address the bullpen. New York acquired Tyler Rogers from the Giants to help a relief corps that has…