BREAKING: Yankees, Dodgers Listed As Suitors For Cardinals Star Reportedly Worth $100 Million

The St. Louis flamethrower is on the hot seat to be traded
Apr 16, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  A general view of the St. Louis Cardinals scoreboard as a plane passes by during the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Apr 16, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; A general view of the St. Louis Cardinals scoreboard as a plane passes by during the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images / Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding and that usually means valuable players will be dealt from the roster to give the front office payroll flexibility.

With next season gearing up to be the Cardinals’ third consecutive down year, now might be the right time to shop several players’ contracts.

Despite having a record-breaking season in 2024, a St. Louis hurler has been placed on the trade block and several World Series contenders have been listed as potential landing spots.

“A relative bargain for $3.8 million in 2024, when he posted numerous career-best numbers and finished a National League-most 62 games, (Ryan) Helsley is projected to make $8.1 million after being arbitration-eligible for the third time, per Spotrac,” MLB.com’s John Denton wrote Thursday when discussing Helsley’s future with St. Louis. “Those factors could make Helsley particularly appealing to championship-contending teams such as the (Los Angeles) Dodgers, (New York) Yankees, (Baltimore) Orioles, (Philadelphia) Phillies or (Atlanta) Braves.”

Helsley logged a 7-4 record with a 2.04 ERA, 79-to-23 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .210 batting average against, a 1.10 WHIP and a league-leading, franchise record-setting 49 saves in 66 1/3 innings pitched for the Cardinals this season.

“If the Cards resist the urge to deal Helsley — and they would be a better team by not doing so — they need to be prepared to pay him $100 million this time next year,” Denton continued.

Trading Helsley this winter would be the Cardinals’ best chance at reeling in a significant top prospect haul to advance the organization’s rebuilding efforts, which includes fixing St. Louis’ broken player development system.

Holding onto Helsley for 2025 does nothing to help the Cardinals with what they’re trying to do. If St. Louis isn’t willing to cough up nine figures to re-sign the flamethrower after he becomes a free agent for the first time in his career next winter, trading him now while he’s at peak market value makes the most sense.

Related Posts

Red Sox, Kristian Campbell Moving Forward in Contract Talks: Report

The Boston Red Sox 2025 MLB season is underway, and the organization is already impressed with all three of their top prospects. However, 22-year-old Kristian Campbell, the No. 7 ranked prospect…

BREAKING: Alex Bregman Opens Up About Red Sox Debut—Fans Will Love His Take! 🔥

The 2025 MLB season is underway, and for the Boston Red Sox, the offseason culminated in the key free agent addition of third baseman Alex Bregman. He signed a three-year, $120 million…

Rafael Devers Sets Terrible MLB Record During Rangers-Red Sox Series

The Boston Red Sox 2025 MLB season is underway, and there is a lot to be excited about. There are fresh new faces and bigger expectations. Boston is expected to compete…

BREAKING: Red Sox Reach Six-Year Extension Agreement With Pitcher Garrett Crochet

This will be Crochet’s first year as a Red Sox. Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet throws a pitch during Spring Training. / Chris Tilley-Imagn Images The…

BREAKING: Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Downplays Torpedo Bat Craze—‘Nothing New’ 🚀⚾

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the viral “torpedo bat” on Monday. Mar 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza talks before…

BREAKING: Yankees Send Three-Word Message to Aaron Judge on Monday

The year 2024 ended badly for the New York Yankees, as they fell apart in the World Series and lost there to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, to add…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *