New York Mets Manager Reacts to Reliever’s Struggle in Friday’s Game
In a nail-biting game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, the New York Mets’ right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley had a rough outing in the ninth inning, giving up three runs. This caused a stir among fans and the team’s manager, Carlos Mendoza, who couldn’t hide his disappointment.
Mendoza, known for his calm demeanor, was visibly frustrated as he watched Helsley struggle on the mound. The usually reliable reliever had a tough time finding his rhythm, leading to the Braves closing the gap in the score.
Despite the shaky performance, the Mets managed to hold on to their lead and secure a 12-7 win. However, Mendoza knows that they can’t afford to have any more uneven outings from their bullpen if they want to stay on top in the competitive National League East division.
“We need our relievers to be consistent and reliable,” Mendoza stated in a post-game interview. “Helsley has been a key player for us this season, but tonight was just one of those off nights. We’ll work with him and make sure he bounces back stronger.”
Helsley, who has been a valuable asset to the Mets’ bullpen, acknowledged his struggle and promised to come back stronger in his next outing. “I know I let my team down tonight, but I’ll use this as motivation to improve and help us win more games,” he said.
As the Mets continue their push for a playoff spot, Mendoza and the rest of the team will be keeping a close eye on their relievers, hoping for more consistent performances in the future.
Mets RHP Ryan Helsley Struggles Since Trade to New York
In Friday’s 12-7 win against the Atlanta Braves, Mets pitcher Ryan Helsley allowed three runs on three hits in the ninth inning, adding to his ongoing struggles since being traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to New York.
After his latest appearance, where he threw 16 strikes on 24 pitches with no strikeouts and one walk, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was asked about his level of concern for Helsley’s performance.
“I mean, I’m not going to say that I’m concerned,” Mendoza stated. “But we’ve got to help him, because he’s not getting swings and misses. He’s not getting chases. So, we’ve got to go back and see how we can continue to support him – because he’s an elite player. It was another tough inning for him, where the hitters were able to anticipate his breaking balls and were right on his fastball. Our job is to help him improve.”
Since joining the Mets in a trade on July 30, the 31-year-old has struggled, allowing 12 runs (eight earned) on 12 hits (including one home run) in just 7.1 innings over nine games this month.
Helsley was acquired by the Mets in exchange for infield prospect Jesus Baez and two pitching prospects, Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt. In his 36 games with the Cardinals this season, Helsley had 21 saves out of 26 opportunities. He allowed 12 runs on 36 hits in 36 innings, while striking out 41 and walking 14.
