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Newsweek
11 hours ago
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Mets' Trade Deadline Addition Could Leave For Orioles After Latest Development
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Mets acquired All-Star closer Ryan Helsley at the trade deadline, but he will be a free agent after the season. Helsley led all of baseball in saves last season with 49. He had 21 saves with the St. Louis Cardinals this year before he was traded. He has not been as sharp this season, though, and he has a 7.11 ERA with the Mets so far. The Baltimore Orioles will be without Felix Bautista all of next season after he underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff. They lost their All-Star closer and could be in the market for a new one now. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 01: Ryan Helsley #56 of the New York Mets reacts after a strike out during the ninth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 01: Ryan Helsley #56 of the New York Mets reacts after a strike out during the ninth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field on August 01, 2025 in New York City. MoreFanSided's Chris Landers tabbed Helsley as a fit for the Orioles now that Bautista is on the shelf for next season. "Helsley's fastball is getting uncharacteristically hit around right now, but it's still an electric offering when he's locating it, consistently cracking triple digits," wrote Landers. "The chase rate and K rate are still elite, and he just turned 31 last month. The odds are good that he'll be back to looking like an All-Star closer next season, and who knows, maybe his current struggles will depress his market a little bit." After making the postseason last year, the Orioles have had a terrible year this season. They could be looking to get back on track in a hurry, and adding a two-time All-Star closer to replace Bautista will help. Helsley also won the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award last season. More MLB: Red Sox Pitcher Has 4-Word Admission on Season as Troubles Persist
Newsweek
21 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Ex-Yankees Prospect Making Team Regret Trading Him For Failed Reliever
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees traded for Devin Williams this offseason, and the move has turned out worse than anyone could have imagined. Williams was a two-time All-Star with the Milwaukee Brewers. He is also a two-time Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award winner. However, with the Yankees, he has a 5.32 ERA and has been removed from the closer's role. Not only is he no longer the closer, but he is not even being trusted in leverage situations. He will be a free agent after the year, and likely will be playing elsewhere. However, to make matters worse, one of the players traded away is a key player on the best team in baseball right now. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 6: Caleb Durbin #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers smiles during batting practice before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 6, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 6: Caleb Durbin #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers smiles during batting practice before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 6, 2025 in Atlanta, Yankees gave up Caleb Durbin and Nestor Cortes to get Williams. The Brewers flipped Cortes at the trade deadline, but Durbin has become a starter. He has started 86 of the 97 games he has played in after being called up. Durbin is slashing .255/.334/.377 while playing solid defense at third base. Meanwhile, third base for the Yankees has been a real problem. The team traded for Ryan McMahon, but he has not been great. Jazz Chisholm Jr., Oswaldo Cabrera, Oswald Peraza, Jorbit Vivas, Pablo Reyes, José Caballero and J.C. Escarra have also tried to fill the void at third base. Durbin would have been an upgrade for the Yankees. Instead, the Yankees are watching Williams play his way out of the Bronx. Durbin has been solid all season, but recently his offense has surged. In his last 44 games, he has slashed .302/.365/.446 with four home runs and 17 RBIs. The Brewers have the best record in the big leagues, and Durbin is a huge reason why. He has multiple years of club control and could have been a star for the Yankees. He is in the 98th percentile for strikeout percentage and 94th percentile for whiff percentage, per Baseball Savant. He is tough to strike out and can also impact the game with his speed. Right now, it clearly looks like the Brewers won the trade where they gave up an All-Star closer. More MLB: Cubs' Kyle Tucker Has 5-Word Response to Benching After Replacement Shines
Newsweek
07-08-2025
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- Newsweek
Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt Has 3 Words to Describe David Bednar's Stellar Outing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After watching Devin Williams blow back-to-back games, the Yankees had a different approach at the end of the game on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. With one out in the eighth inning and a one-run lead, Aaron Boone went to David Bednar. Bednar finished the inning and recorded two strikeouts to start the ninth inning. However, he walked Corey Seager and allowed a single to Marcus Semien. With his pitch count at a season high of 35 pitches, Boone walked out to the mound. Boone told Bednar he was going to pull him, but Bednar told him he was staying in the game. ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 6: David Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees and teammate Ben Rice #22 celebrate following the team's win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 6, 2025... ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 6: David Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees and teammate Ben Rice #22 celebrate following the team's win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 6, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. MoreBednar stayed in the game and struck out Adolis García on seven pitches. It was his 18th save, and perhaps his gutsiest one of the year. Veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt reacted to the outing after the game. "That was awesome," Goldschmidt said, per The Athletic's Brendan Kuty. The Yankees still have plenty of work to do to climb back to first place in the American League East. However, they may have found a reliable closer in Bednar. Williams is a two-time Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award winner, but he has not been good for the Yankees. He has a 5.44 ERA, making this the worst year of his career. The Yankees acquired Bednar and Camilo Doval at the trade deadline. After Bednar's recent outing, he could be considered the Yankees' closer moving forward, and there is an argument that Doval should be used in leverage over Williams. More MLB: Roman Anthony Explains Why He Signed Multi-Year Extension With Red Sox
Newsweek
24-06-2025
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- Newsweek
Yankees Tabbed as Contender to Trade for $81 Million 2-Time All-Star
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees bullpen has a 3.48 ERA this season. The team thought it was getting a dominant closer when it acquired Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, but he has been inconsistent. Williams has pitched better as of late, but he lost the closer role to Luke Weaver for a while, until Weaver himself landed on the injured list. Right now, it looks like Williams has a hold of the closer's role again, but the Yankees may still be interested in upgrading the backend of their bullpen. Weaver and Williams are a great duo when both are pitching well. However, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan suggested the Yankees could be a contender to trade for two-time All-Star Ryan Helsley. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 09: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates an 8-5 win against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 09: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates an 8-5 win against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Kansas City, led all of baseball in saves last season and won the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award. He has not been as dominant this year, but he could be a solid addition to the Yankees' bullpen. He would be insurance should something happen, and Weaver and Williams are both unfit to close games. He would also give Aaron Boone another leverage arm to deploy. The Cardinals could fall out of contention between now and the July 31 trade deadline. Helsley will be a free agent after the season, and the Cardinals are not likely to pay him anywhere close to the six-year, $81 million deal he is projected to earn. The Yankees do not necessarily need any more right-handed relievers, but turning down the opportunity to add a pitcher with Helsley's track record would be tough. More MLB: Padres Materialize As 'Best Fit' In $56 Million Trade Sweepstakes For Ace
