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This was due to several factors, such as the offensive struggles from Tyrone Taylor (.201 AVG, 2 HR, .553 OPS), the overworked/injured bullpen, and the starting rotation unable to pitch deep into games.

David Stearns had a variety of options from each position that could massively upgrade the team. These choices include Luis Robert Jr/Cedric Mullins (CF), Johan Duran/Mason Miller (RP), and Edward Cabrera/Mitch Keller (SP).

Earlier yesterday, the Mets GM took care of one significant need by acquiring star closer Ryan Helsley (STL) and consistent reliever Tyler Rogers (SF).

Both relievers are rentals, meaning that they become free agents at the end of the 2025 season, which adds more to Stearns’ plate with the likely opt-out of Edwin Diaz.

However, it gives the 2025 Mets a much stronger and more dominant bullpen, which will be a significant advantage for the final third of the regular season and the postseason.

Down below will be a quick run-down of Helsley and Rogers’ stats, metrics, and anything that Mets fans should know about the team’s new acquisitions from Wednesday.

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1. Tyler Rogers

2025 Stats: 4-3, 1.80 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 50.1 IP, 4/38 BB/K, 3 HR, .212 OBA, 64.4% GB Summary: Rogers has been used in several different roles in the Giants’ bullpen, as he recorded 13 saves in the 2021 season. In his career, he is a groundball pitcher who doesn’t throw at a high velocity (low-mid 80s), yet is effective due to his submarine motion.

Rogers’ highest ERA in a season is 4.50 (2020), while all of his other ERAs have been under 3.57. In addition, the submarine righty has trimmed his walk rate down from 7.2% (2022) to a miniscule 2.1% (2025).

Rogers’ 2025 metrics are very positive, as he is in the top percentile in BB rate, xERA, hard-hit rate, barrel rate, and several other categories! The 34-year-old mainly limits opponents to soft contact, as it is very difficult to piece together lengthy innings against him.

Furthermore, Rogers has made a staggering 392 appearances since 2019, showing how durable and consistent he can be for Carlos Mendoza.

2. Ryan Helsley

2025 Stats: 3-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 36 IP, 14/41 BB/K, 4 HR, 21/26 SV, 10.3 K/9 Summary: From 2022 to 2024, Helsley was one of the most dominant relievers in the MLB, as he threw over 100 MPH routinely and showed elite potential in St. Louis. During those three seasons, Helsley recorded a 1.91 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 225 K, 82 SV, and 2 All-Star Game appearances, symbolizing his ascent as a top closer in the game.

In 2025, Helsley took a small step back due to a rough April (8:5 BB/K) and June (3 blown saves), resulting in his WHIP becoming inflated. However, the closer has been dominant since June 14, as his ERA has sunk from 3.96 to 3.00, and he has gone 8/8 in save opportunities!

The one issue with Helsley is his tendency to walk a lot of baserunners, as he’s recorded a walk rate near 9% for the majority of his career. Otherwise, when his command is top-notch, he is one of the hardest pitchers to hit in the game!

In addition, Helsley’s metrics are less encouraging than Rogers’, as he has fewer marks in the top percentiles and more towards average. This is shown in his xERA, K rate, barrel rate, and a few other spots!

However, he is in the bottom percentile in hard-hit rate and average exit velocity, meaning that his pitches have been hit hard. This can be shown through his four-seam fastball, as batters are hitting .406 off the pitch in 2025, meaning that Helsley has been urged to throw his slider more!

Overall, David Stearns has done a fabulous job of strengthening the Mets’ bullpen during the trade deadline. Mets fans will watch if he attempts to upgrade the outfield or starting rotation!