Already having a disappointing start after finishing last a year ago, the St. Louis Cardinals seem to be gearing up to sell in the trade market. St. Louis Cardinals will sell players in the trade market. A recent report suggests that this could start with former All-Star closer MLB Ryan Helsley The Redbirds, 15-20 as of May 7, are stuck near the bottom of the NL Central and have dealt with injuries from the beginning of 2024. This comes after a 71-91 finish in 2023, leaving embattled manager.
Oliver Marmol and team president John Mozeliak scrambling for solutions. As the team considers its future, John Denton of.
writes that the Cards may have their bullpen back-stopper available for trade. MLB.com Is Ryan Helsley on the move?
The team will likely be in rebuilding mode as they continue to slip out of contention. Aside from the club’s record, other factors could lead to the Cards trading Helsley.
As the trade deadline approaches, we now have more insight into how the St. Louis Cardinals
“will handle it, Denton reported . “The club is getting worried about RHP Ryan Helsley’s history of arm injuries and his persisting unhappiness over losing his arbitration case, and will probably attempt to trade the former All-Star soon.”St. Louis picked Helsley in the fifth round of the 2015 MLB Draft. He debuted in 2019 and eventually became the team’s closer. He’s 23-12 in his career, with a 2.72 ERA and 46 saves in his five-plus seasons. The fireballer achieved a 9-1 record with a 1.25 ERA, 94 strikeouts, and 19 saves in 2022 and was named a National League All-Star.
Despite the Cardinals’ rough start, he’s increased his value early this season. Helsley has a 1.50 ERA, 11 saves, and has struck out 19 batters in 18 innings. Due to his statistics and previous success, he would be seen as a valuable addition to the bullpen for a winning team.
Cardinals are Likely to Make More Moves Ahead
With some major contracts on the horizon and numerous young prospects waiting, Helsley won’t be the only veteran the team will be fielding offers for.
Despite just signing this offseason, right-handed starters
and Kyle Gibson received one-year deals with a team option, so either could serve as a temporary pitching piece for a playoff contender. Lance Lynn However, the biggest name being discussed as
potential trade bait is the Cards’ heavy hitter, 2022 NL MVP Award winner Paul Goldschmidt. The first baseman is in his free-agent season and would command the most value of anyone on the roster. Instead of risking him leaving at the end of the season without gaining anything, the Redbirds may make a deal, especially if a contender is offering several prospects. Goldschmidt, 36, is struggling early in 2024, hitting only .203 with two home runs and 11 RBI through May 6. However, he’s a consistent, established batter who has posted a .291 average throughout his career. As a four-time gold glover on defense, this makes him even more appealing to a World Series contender.
Already off to a disappointing start after a last-place finish a year ago, it appears the St. Louis Cardinals will be sellers in the MLB trade market. According to a breaking report, the moves could begin by shipping out former All-Star closer Ryan Helsley. The Redbirds, 15-20 as of May 7, are stuck near the bottom […]
