Pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins jumped into a pennant race when they joined the National League-East leading New York Mets in search of the franchise’s first champ

The Mets have activated right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Helsley and center fielder Cedric Mullins, both of whom join recent additions Gregory Soto and Tyler Rogers on the Mets’ active roster. And in a corresponding roster move,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets as Mets receive strong trade deadline grade for addressing team needs. The New York Mets knew upgrades had to be made to their roster ahead of the trade deadline if they were going to keep pace with other contenders in the National League.

Club president David Stearns was motivated to improve his roster as the franchise seeks to build off its 2024 NLCS run.

Mendoza said his typical eighth-inning arm could be Ryan Helsley, a power righty who throws 100 mph, has a wipeout slider, led the National League in saves last season and arrived with a 3.00 ERA.