Ryan Helsley

Ryan Helsley used a devastating three-pitch combo to emerge as one of the top closers in baseball in the latter half of 2022. He added velocity to his fastball, resulting in a K/9 that jumped from 8.94 to 13.08 and grabbing 19 saves for the Red Birds. He should enter 2023 as the clear-cut closer in St. Louis, and if he continues to throw in the triple digits as often as he did last year, he can shore up your saves category while helping your ratios and strikeouts. He should easily be in the top 10 relief pitchers taken on draft day.

Ryan Helsley dealing with numbness in his middle finger

Ryan Helsley experienced numbness in his middle finger in the ninth.

Fantasy Impact

Helsley recorded the final two outs in the eighth inning. He then left the game in the final frame with the bases loaded, one out and one run in. He jammed his middle finger last week, so it is possible that injury flared up again though it did not seem to be an issue in the eighth inning.