One of the more intriguing clubs in the MLB landscape is the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite having a squad full of talented players, St. Louis has consistently failed.
Once again, the Cardinals have had a difficult start to the season. Because of this, a lot of people think they might be quite active at the next MLB trade deadline. Opposing teams may be interested in St. Louis’s several pieces, but it’s unclear if they will really make a deal. Ryan Helsley, a pitcher, is one name to keep an eye on.
According to recent reports, Helsley is among the players most likely to be traded before the trade deadline. Helsley was one of the top ten players ranked by Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly.
“Helsley is in his contract year, so the Cardinals may be inclined to trade him if he doesn’t sign an extension. But once more, it will rely on their position in the rankings. Helsley recorded an MLB-high 49 saves and a 2.04 ERA last season, earning him the Trevor Hoffman Award as the National League’s finest reliever. The Cardinals could likely get two top-10 prospects back from a team’s system in exchange for Helsley, considering how eager teams are for impact relievers in the summer.
Helsley has pitched well thus far this season, recording an ERA of 2.57 across seven games. At the deadline, St. Louis might be willing to move him if he can maintain this kind of output. The pitcher might be traded if St. Louis keeps struggling, but they will probably wait to see where they are in the standings. The Cardinals could be able to capitalize on the fact that teams always prioritize pitching during the trade deadline.
