Mets acquire Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley as they continue to bolster bullpen before MLB trade deadline

The New York Mets continue to bolster its bullpen ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday. 

After already adding Gregory Soto, and dealing for Tyler Rogers earlier on Wednesday, the Mets followed up by acquiring closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals, the teams announced.

Yes, the Mets already have Edwin Diaz handling their closing duties. But Helsley provides yet another strong, high-leverage arm manager Carlos Mendoza can utilize in what they hope is a trip to the World Series in October. 

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