A St. Louis Cardinals young reliever is thriving in the closer role after the Ryan Helsley New York Mets trade.

And New York's front office addressed that need in a major way by acquiring former St. Louis Cardinals closer, two-time NL All-Star, and 2024 NL Reliever of the Year, Ryan Helsley.

In a major move to help the bullpen, the Mets are getting Ryan Helsley in a trade with the Cardinals before the 2025 trade deadline.

The New York Mets picked up the All-Star closer on Wednesday ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Reportedly going back to St. Louis are prospects Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt.

The Amazin’s are acquiring right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley from the Cardinals in a trade, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported. Three prospects are going back to St. Louis: infielder Jesus Baez and pitchers Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt.

Ryan Helsley, the fireballing two-time All-Star closer and longest-tenured member of the St. Louis Cardinals, recently estimated his chances of being traded away at “90 percent.” He was proven correct on Wednesday when he was traded to the New York Mets.

A surreal scene unfolded in the visiting clubhouse Wednesday at Petco Park, moments after the Mets’ 5-0 loss to the Padres. As players milled around the clubhouse showering and dressing, some made their way over to reliever José Buttó,