Breaking: Blue Jays Make a Move for $81 Million All-Star to…
The Toronto Blue Jays missed the postseason in 2024 and look to have an aggressive approach in free agency. They could trade for one of the best relievers in the league this winter.
With the St. Louis Cardinals expected to listen to trades for closer Ryan Helsley, FanSided’s Eric Treuden urged the Blue Jays to swing a blockbuster trade for him.
Spotrac projects Helsley to sign a six-year, $81 million deal when he hits free agency. The Cardinals do not seem like they are in a position to sign a closer to a long-term deal. The Blue Jays, looking to contend for years to come, could afford such a deal.
The Blue Jays are trying to sign Juan Soto as well. They will want to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. long-term as well. To do that they will have to convince him they will be a contending organization for years to come.
Helsley is a two-time All-Star. He led Major League Baseball in saves in 2024 and was named the Trevor Hoffman Reliever of the Year. He could provide a serious boost to the backend of the Blue Jays bullpen.
“Helsley strikes out a boatload of batters, as evidenced by his 90th percentile finish in K% this past season, while inducing more swings-and-misses than most other pitchers in the game,” wrote Treuden. “He relies heavily on a lethal three-pitch mix highlighted by a wipeout slider (48.3% usage) and four-seam fastball (45.4%) with an occasional curveball thrown in for good measure.”
