St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley set the team's single-season save record in 2024. Author: ksdk.com . Published: 11:58 PM CST February 18, 2025

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox were both recently linked to a potential trade for St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley.

Helsley appeared to make use of a cutter as part of his arsenal while throwing his first live batting practice of the spring Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Helsley already looks to be fully ramped up in the early stages of the spring;

St. Louis Cardinals teammates Ivan Herrera, Victor Scott II, Ryan Helsley, and Masyn Winn share why their young talent is worth counting on in the 2025 season at a look

The Cardinals may make a trade before the season starts, with Ryan Helsley and Nolan Arenado as the top candidates.

This is a 2025 photo of Ryan Helsley of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. This image reflects the Cardinals' active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, when this

After getting a chance to face All-Star Ryan Helsley, Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt showcased his highly rated hit tool during live batting practice.

Star right-hander is test-driving a new pitch this spring that was once all the bat-blistering rage for closers.

Star right-hander is test-driving a new pitch this spring that was once all the bat-blistering rage for closers.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley throws live batting practice during a spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/)

Star right-hander is test-driving a new pitch this spring that was once all the bat-blistering rage for closers.