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Mets Reassess Late Innings as Ryan Helsley’s Struggles Force Bullpen Shuffle

Carlos Mendoza signaled tighter matchups, saying the Mets need to get the right-hander right.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 23: Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park on August 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John David Mercer/Getty Images)
New York Mets pitcher Ryan Helsley walks to the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Overview

  • Helsley has allowed 10 earned runs in 8 2/3 innings with New York, a 10.38 ERA that includes his 10th run in 11 appearances after Tuesday’s game-tying homer.
  • The latest setback came against Philadelphia when he surrendered a two-run shot to Harrison Bader and then walked Bryson Stott, drawing boos at Citi Field.
  • President of baseball operations David Stearns offered a public vote of confidence, saying the stuff remains intact and predicting a return to form.
  • The staff is troubleshooting potential causes, with team officials pointing to fastball elevation and mechanical tweaks over usage, despite notable rest-day splits.
  • Mendoza is mixing matchups with Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto to ease late-inning pressure and avoid overextending Edwin Díaz, while Huascar Brazobán was optioned after clean imaging and Kevin Herget was kept as a fresh arm.