"Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract with an opt-out after the first season, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Helsley, who fielded interest from teams to convert to a starter, will be the ninth-inning option for Baltimore.- Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 29, 2025 Helsley, 31, split time with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets last season, moving to Queens at the deadline. He had a strong start to the season, posting a 3.00 ERA through 36 appearances with the Cardinals, but couldn't maintain his form with the Mets."
"The right-hander made 22 appearances for New York, allowing 16 earned runs through 20 innings pitched. He blew all four of his save opportunities after moving teams. Prior to his time with the Mets, Helsley had spent his entire MLB career with the Cardinals. He kept a 2.67 ERA through 275 appearances, and logged 105 saves during his time in St. Louis. Helsley is a two-time All-Star, and received Cy Young votes in both of his All-Star seasons."
"The Dodgers are in need of a reliable closer this offseason following Tanner Scott's rough 2025 campaign, though no reports arose of them targeting Helsley in free agency. His late-season implosion likely turned the Dodgers' attention elsewhere, so they still have plenty of options to pursue. Plenty of top-quality closers still remain free agents, the most notable of whom are Edwin Diaz and Robert Suarez. The Dodgers have also reportedly shown interest in former Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks to fill the closing role."
Ryan Helsley agreed to a two-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles that includes an opt-out after the first season, pending a physical. Helsley, 31, will serve as the Orioles' primary ninth-inning option. He split the previous season between the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, beginning the year with a 3.00 ERA through 36 appearances for St. Louis before struggling after the trade to New York. Helsley compiled a 2.67 ERA over 275 appearances with the Cardinals and recorded 105 career saves; he is a two-time All-Star who received Cy Young votes.
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