In Major League Baseball, you can never have too much pitching — a reality the New York Mets know all too well given their injury history.

As the heart of the season approaches, the Mets are optimistic their strong performance can continue. However, that largely depends on whether their pitching staff can maintain its current level of play.

Looking to strengthen their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, Zachary Howell of ClutchPoints suggested a potential move to acquire Him, the 2024 National League Reliever of the Year.

“The Mets already have Edwin Díaz as their closer, but a recent injury scare could prompt the team to seek out additional bullpen support,” Howell noted.

“Even if Helsley doesn’t take over the closer role, he would be a highly valuable setup option for manager Carlos Mendoza. Securing the back end of games is vital, and the Mets could benefit from reinforcing that part of the roster.”

Reports Suggest Helsley is Available

A potential deal between the New York Mets and Ryan Helsley largely depends on the Mets’ intentions.

While the St. Louis Cardinals are expected to move Helsley, his trade value has taken a hit compared to last season. After an impressive 2024 campaign where he recorded a 2.04 ERA and led the league in saves, his performance this year has been less dominant, with a 3.75 ERA and only five saves so far.

He’s also posted 11 strikeouts over 12 innings, suggesting there’s room for improvement.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today noted that the Cardinals were hoping Helsley’s value would rise by keeping him through the first half of the season, but that hasn’t materialized.

“They were hoping that holding onto closer Ryan Helsley would increase his trade value,” Nightengale reported, “but after saving a league-best 49 games last year, he’s managed just four saves in six chances this season with a 4.09 ERA and a 1.545 WHIP.”

What Would the Mets Do With Edwin Diaz?

Given that the New York Mets already have Edwin Díaz under a hefty five-year, $102 million contract, adding another closer might seem unnecessary.

That said, with Ryan Helsley set to hit free agency after this season, the Mets could view acquiring him as a move aimed at immediate contention.

Considering the team’s high payroll and current win-now mentality, targeting Helsley could be a logical short-term upgrade.

If the Mets were to trade for him, they’d need to rework their bullpen roles. Díaz would likely remain the closer when healthy, though Helsley could also see save opportunities depending on the situation.

Since Díaz is already locked in as the team’s top reliever, the competition shouldn’t be a major issue. Together, Díaz and Helsley could form one of the most formidable late-inning tandems in baseball.