Overview

• The Mets acquired closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for prospects Jesus Baez, Nate Dohm and Frank Eliassalt.
• Wednesday’s Helsley trade capped a three-deal deadline spree that also brought submarine reliever Tyler Rogers and left-hander Gregory Soto to New York.
• With the additions, the bullpen now features 50 saves between Helsley, Edwin Díaz, Ryne Stanek and Reed Garrett, addressing season-long late-inning volatility.
• New York surrendered its Nos. 8, 10, 12 and 16 prospects in the reliever trades while retaining its top prospects, including organizational No. 1 Jett Williams.
• Holding a 62-47 record and a half-game NL East lead, the Mets are reportedly pursuing frontline starters such as Sandy Alcantara ahead of Thursday’s deadline.