5 Potential Trade Partners if the St. Louis Cardinals Trade Ryan Helsley
Zack Cook
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Arizona Diamondbacks
After making a surprise run to the World Series last season, the Arizona Diamondbacks will have to add more to their roster if they hope to return there in 2024. The D-Backs bullpen hasn't been a strength early on, and if this group hopes to qualify for October baseball, adjustments are needed. If the Diamondbacks can add a powerful reliever like Ryan Helsley, it'll go a long way in adding to their win totals in the dog days of summer.
Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Odds: +5500
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Philadelphia Phillies
Even with the Philadelphia Phillies off to a blistering start to the regular season, that doesn't mean there aren't areas on their roster that can be upgraded. The Phillies have been in the mix in the National League, and adding to the backend of their bullpen can potentially put this group over the top. Relievers like Ryan Helsley don't become available every day, and the Phillies would be wise to show interest in the dominant closer.
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Odds: +1100
Los Angeles Dodgers
Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers statistically boasting one of the top bullpens in baseball, would it surprise anyone if they went out ahead of the MLB trade deadline and added to an area of strength? The Dodgers haven't been able to get over the hump in October lately, and bolstering their bullpen could go a long way in helping them do that. The Dodgers have the farm system to make a big play for Ryan Helsley, and it'll be surprising if they aren't at least in the conversation.
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Odds: +300
Texas Rangers
One of the big reasons the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers are hovering around the .500 mark in the middle of May is their lackluster bullpen. The Rangers bullpen has the second-worst team ERA in MLB, which is a cause for concern if they hope to repeat in October. The Rangers have shown they won't be gun shy in trade talks, and this is a clear area of need that they must upgrade.
Texas Rangers World Series Odds: +1500
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Chicago Cubs
Even though the Chicago Cubs are off to a solid start to the regular season, there are still some concerns about their roster. The Cubs' bullpen has been a weak point, and adding Ryan Helsley to the backend of the bullpen could help address that. The elephant in the room here depends on whether the Cardinals would deal the flamethrower to a division rival. If the Cubs have the best offer, we'll say the Red Birds will bite.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds: +3500
Arizona Diamondbacks
After making a surprise run to the World Series last season, the Arizona Diamondbacks will have to add more to their roster if they hope to return there in 2024. The D-Backs bullpen hasn't been a strength early on, and if this group hopes to qualify for October baseball, adjustments are needed. If the Diamondbacks can add a powerful reliever like Ryan Helsley, it'll go a long way in adding to their win totals in the dog days of summer.
Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Odds: +5500
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Philadelphia Phillies
Even with the Philadelphia Phillies off to a blistering start to the regular season, that doesn't mean there aren't areas on their roster that can be upgraded. The Phillies have been in the mix in the National League, and adding to the backend of their bullpen can potentially put this group over the top. Relievers like Ryan Helsley don't become available every day, and the Phillies would be wise to show interest in the dominant closer.
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Odds: +1100
