Helsley gone today?

[makesnosense]

Iglesias
Bautista
Duran
Finnegan
Fairbanks
Chapman
Jansen
Bednar
Clase
Pagan

…all likely available closers, and I’m probably missing a few. And how many teams are seriously hunting one?

Dodgers
Tigers
Blue Jays
Phillies

It might be challenging to find a good return for Helsley when there are so many available options.

Clase and Duran have multiple years of control and will cost a ton. Chapman is not being moved by Red Sox and he hurt his back today, Red Sox may join the group looking for a closer. Fairbanks has another year of control and Rays would want a ton. Iglesias has an era of around 5.
Cubs and Rangers now looking for high leverage bullpen arm, also almost every team in the race is looking for bullpen help. Helsley will be in high demand.

There’s no doubt they’ll get a lot of calls on Helsley. The point is that there are more available closers than teams in need… so if they set the price for Helsley too high, teams will not hesitate to look elsewhere.e

The Dodgers don't need a closer They for sure sure don't need a failing one who is no better than what they have. If it is throwing with Donovan that's different.

The Dodgers need a closer. They’re rumored to be shopping for two more relievers, but don’t want to overpay.

Agree, they want relievers. They don't need a closer and won't overpay for a 7th inning guy masquerading has a closer.

[Quincy Varnish]

The Dodgers don't need a closer They for sure sure don't need a failing one who is no better than what they have. If it is throwing with Donovan that's different.

The Dodgers need a closer. They’re rumored to be shopping for two more relievers, but don’t want to overpay.

Agree, they want relievers. They don't need a closer and won't overpay for a 7th inning guy masquerading has a closer.

They need a closer. Scott is injured and was bad when he wasn’t. They have a deep BP, but would definitely benefit from someone like Helsley. I don’t know why you think he’s “failing”… is it because he’s given up one whole run in the last month?