Mets acquire closer Ryan Helsley from Cardinals for prospects: Sources | NYGazet

The Mets send three prospects back to St. Louis for Helsley, who is a free agent at the end of the season.

Ryan Helsley, the fireballing two-time All-Star closer and longest-tenured member of the St. Louis Cardinals, recently estimated his chances of being traded away “90 percent.” He was proven correct on Wednesday, when the New York Mets traded for Hels... [4418 chars]