RYAN HELSLEY NEWS

Grade for Orioles' Ryan Helsley signing feels hopelessly optimistic When you strip away the spin, the Baltimore Orioles just paid $28 million for a lottery ticket in the ninth inning — and then handed the pla...

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Helsley intent on staying in relief, closing for O's BALTIMORE -- The offers coming into Ryan Helsley’s agents at Wasserman in recent weeks were wide and varying, giving the 31-year-old right-h...

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Talking Orioles With The Athletic's Katie Woo - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles and Luke Jackson talk with The Athletic's Katie Woo about the Orioles' offseason so far, including what she saw from...

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Orioles fixing this key flaw in Ryan Helsley's game is easier said than done The Baltimore Orioles may have gotten a bargain in Ryan Helsley, but his prolonged success may rely on fixing a difficult fastball problem t...

3 DAYS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Ryan Helsley's Orioles deal took an exciting Mariners RP option off the board The Mariners were a potential fit for Ryan Helsley, but he's now off the board after inking a two-year deal with the Orioles.

4 DAYS AGO • SODOMOJO.COM

Orioles just saved Dodgers from a mistake that was waiting to happen Ryan Helsley had previously been rumored as a Los Angeles Dodgers target prior to his disastrous 2025, and fortunately, the Baltimore Oriole...

4 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Orioles get lackluster grade for $28 million Ryan Helsley signing | Sporting News Baltimore's first free agent signing didn't receive a high grade.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Guardians fall even further behind AL's arms race after Orioles latest signing On Saturday, the Orioles acquired closer Ryan Helsley in free agency. He's another player who is going to stand in the Guardians' way.

4 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley to 2-year contract Deadspin | Reports: Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley to 2-year contract

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley, setting market for Angels-Kenley Jansen reunion The offseason is underway for the Angels and rest of MLB, as the closer market is beginning to be set. The Angels' top priority this offseas...

5 DAYS AGO • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Orioles signing Ryan Helsley proves they're willing to take risks to contend The Baltimore Orioles inked Ryan Helsley to a two-year contract on Saturday, a reminder to the rest of the AL East that this team is still l...

5 DAYS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Orioles add Ryan Helsley to their bullpen with 2-year deal, AP source says

The Baltimore Orioles have added Ryan Helsley to their bullpen, agreeing to a two-year contract with the free agent reliever

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers Reportedly Pursued Ryan Helsley, Had Surprising Plans For Him - NESN.com It’s difficult to imagine Ryan Helsley as anything other than a closer. That’s the role that earned Helsley two All-Star appearances and an...

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Orioles' next roster move after Ryan Helsley $28 million deal is clear | Sporting News Baltimore's Mike Elias has a clear next offseason target after signing Ryan Helsley.

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Four high-leverage relievers still on the board after Ryan Helsley signing | Sporting News Ryan Helsley is off the board, but four top relievers remain up for grabs.

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Orioles' compensation for Ryan Helsley's two-year deal revealed by insider | Sporting News Baltimore is spending a lot on Ryan Helsley this offseason.

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Orioles take bold chance on two-time All-Star after stunning 2025 collapse | Sporting News Baltimore is betting Ryan Helsley can rebound after his rough finish with the Mets.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Helsley agrees to 2-year deal with Orioles (report) The Orioles and closer Ryan Helsley have agreed to a two-year contract with an opt-out after the first season, according to MLB Network Insi...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Ryan Helsley Signs Two-Year Contract With Red Sox's Division Rival According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Ryan Helsley has agreed to a two-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

5 DAYS AGO • NESN.COM

Mets lose free agent to Orioles on $28 million contract: reports The Baltimore Orioles are signing free agent pitcher Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million contract, according to multiple reports Saturda...

5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Signs with Baltimore Helsley signed a two-year contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The financial details of Helsley's new deal are unknown, but he will have the ability to opt out after the first season. Multiple teams were pursuing the right-hander with hopes of converting him to a starter, but Passan states that Helsley will remain in a closing role upon joining the Orioles. The 31-year-old got off to a strong start this past season in St. Louis, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.39 WHIP alongside 41:14 K:BB across 36 innings and tallying 21 saves. He then regressed considerably after being traded to the Mets and finished the year giving up 16 earned runs over his final 20 frames. Despite his poor finish, Helsley still boasts a career 2.96 ERA and is just one year removed from tallying an MLB-high 49 saves in 2024, keeping him well-deserving of fantasy attention next season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Most comfortable in ninth inning Helsley has received inquiries from teams about transitioning to the rotation, but he is more comfortable in a closer's role, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Roughly 15 teams have contacted the free agent righty, per the report, and the Tigers view Helsley as a potential starting pitcher. He is considering adding a two-seamer or changeup to his arsenal in 2026 to be less predictable, and another pitch would aid him in a move to the rotation, but Helsley has been a reliever for the last six years. "I know what I'm capable of as a reliever," Helsley said. "I think I still have a lot to give and can get even better. I've shown what I can do as a closer when I'm in that role. It's a really fun time to be in the game. It's the most important three outs of the game, but I still think I'm capable and able to be a starter."

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers can't afford lateral move with bizarre Ryan Helsley free agent report The Tigers are interested in former Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley — but as a starter.

NOVEMBER 24 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

The Cardinals are the perfect team for this risky Ryan Helsley experiment Let's see the Cardinals get creative!

NOVEMBER 24 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

2-time All-Star closer could be next to transition to starting (report) Ryan Helsley hasn’t started a game since 2019 -- for Triple-A Memphis. The flamethrowing righty has spent his entire MLB career pitching out...

NOVEMBER 23 • MLB.COM