Helsley pitched the final two innings for the Mets, keeping Chicago off the board. His usage signals an important late-inning role in this stretch, making him a potential asset in saves-heavy formats if the pattern holds.

Helsley, once NL Reliever of the Year, has struggled with the Mets after a blockbuster trade from St. Louis. His elite fastball is there, but the command and timing in high‐leverage spots haven’t returned, and homers have piled up. The role change from closer to setup man is cited as a potential driver of the slump, even as Mendoza notes ongoing adjustments and elite stuff.

Helsley, formerly Cardinals closer, is in a Mets bullpen misfire, sporting an 8.44 ERA across 5 1/3 innings with three blown saves in seven appearances. His rough stretch amplifies Mets late-inning volatility, driving uncertainty around closing roles and relief usage.

Helsley’s late-inning exposure hasn’t matched the deadline buzz, coughing up two runs in a blown save scenario. With NYM’s bullpen showing volatility, Helsley’s return to form is a focal point; if he can shore up closes, Mets closer value could rebound, otherwise holds could become more common and risky in fantasy lineups.

Helsley blew the eighth-inning save, surrendering Harris II’s tying RBI double and Albies’ eventual game-winner, marking a second straight blown save after a previous loss.