The Cardinals traded closer Ryan Helsley for three prospects. His struggles and their improvements are making the trade look like a haul for St. Louis.
The St. Louis Cardinals had ample opportunities to trade two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley. They opted to hold on to him at the 2024 deadline in hopes of making a late-season playoff push. He wasn't traded at the 2024 deadline, and instead of helping the club make the postseason, Helsley set a single-season save record for the St.