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Breaking; Mets closing in on trade for Ryan Helsley

I am prepared to be underwhelmed

hockey jedi wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 18:10 pm I am prepared to be underwhelmed

Me too.

I don't know much about their farm system.

I had Helsley going to the Phillies. Surprising the Mets are interested in another closer.

Jesus Baez SS/3B
Nate Dohm RHP
Frank Elissalt RHP

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets ... er-report/








CBS reporting deal is done

Mets get Helsley for Baez, Dohm, Elissalt. Done deal.

ScalesofJustice wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 18:13 pm I had Helsley going to the Phillies. Surprising the Mets are interested in another closer.

Not really having two closers is great especially in the post season where the bullpen is vital

KeeptheRamsinSTL wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 18:14 pm Mets get Helsley for Baez, Dohm, Elissalt. Done deal.

Who the hell are these guys!?

Jesus Baez Scouting Report
https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/mets ... aez-800305

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 40 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Baez was far from the Mets’ biggest international addition in January 2022 when he signed for $275,000, but he’s quickly become one of the most notable prospects of anyone in that class. The right-handed slugger was named New York’s Dominican Summer League Player of the Year that first summer when he finished with a .744 OPS and seven homers across 54 games. His big stateside breakout came in 2024, when he opened with a .262/.338/.444 line and 10 homers in 64 games with Single-A St. Lucie. That prompted a late-June promotion to High-A Brooklyn, but Baez lasted only eight games with the Cyclones before suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee that required season-ending surgery.

Baez’s power blossomed in 2024 as he managed a 104.6 mph 90th-percentile exit velocity, among the Florida State League’s best at just 19 years old. It’s stout strength from his 5-foot-10 frame, and it helps that he can pull and lift the ball with authority. He’ll shorten his movements with two strikes, going from an open stance and leg kick to a more stationary load and doesn’t whiff much against any pitch type. He does chase a good amount, however, and more polished pitchers will be able to take advantage if he can’t reel in that approach.

The infielder will clock occasional solid home-to-first times, but he isn’t expected to be much of a runner as his body matures. The knee injury brings another question mark to his overall athleticism, but the Mets are hopeful he’ll at least return to 2024 levels after a long recovery. Baez could continue to get looks at shortstop and second base in his return, but he has the hands and arm strength for third if and when a full-time move transpires.

KeeptheRamsinSTL wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 18:14 pm Mets get Helsley for Baez, Dohm, Elissalt. Done deal.

I think Baez has been playing for St. Lucie....is that the same Baez? If so...has some power...I believe.

I've seen so many Baez's this year....I might be confused

Another middle infielder. Awesome.

Nate Dohm Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 55 | Overall: 45

Dohm pitched in relief at Ball State as a freshman in 2022 and transferred to the Mississippi State bullpen a year later. He finally got a chance to start with the Bulldogs as a junior and started fast with a 1.50 ERA and 32/4 K/BB ratio through his first four starts. But a forearm strain slowed him for much of the spring, and he mostly made short appearances when he fully returned in late May. He helped his case with two dominant innings against Texas A&M in the SEC tournament, participated in the MLB Draft Combine and went to the Mets in the third round before signing for below slot at $797,500.

The healthy version of Dohm utilizes a 93-95 mph fastball with impressive carry to blow past hitters up in the zone. He ran the heater up to 99 in shorter stints as a sophomore reliever – a sign of what’s in the tank – and he relied heavily on the heater throughout his college career. His mid-80s slider plays off the heater well, darting late gloveside to get a healthy amount of whiffs, and his 79-82 mph curveball is a more vertical option that can get some chase too. His upper-80s changeup was often too firm and didn’t stand as a huge weapon against lefties.

Dohm was a tremendous strike-thrower in his two years in Starkville, but because of the forearm issues – including more during his sophomore campaign – evaluators haven’t seen that control hold up over long stints as a starter. If the Mets can improve the 6-foot-4 hurler’s durability in his first full season, he has the stuff and command to rocket up prospect lists.

cardinalsfever44 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 18:14 pm Jesus Baez SS/3B
Nate Dohm RHP
Frank Elissalt RHP

How many top 100? That’s all that matters

Ryan

We hardly knew ya……

you're doing great leg work, Cardinalsfever44

keep it up.

Much appreciated