Ryan Helsley

Ryan Helsley managed to notch a save despite a rocky outing in the Cardinals' 5-3 victory over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one earned run, one hit, and two walks in his inning of work, failing to strike out any batters. This performance, while effective in preserving the win, showcased some control issues that have been less characteristic of his season thus far. With an ERA still solid at 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.16, Helsley remains a reliable option in fantasy for saves, but this outing serves as a reminder of the volatility inherent in even the best relievers. His high strikeout rate and strong strikeout-to-walk ratio suggest he should bounce back, but fantasy managers might want to keep an eye on his control in upcoming appearances.

Ryan Helsley allowed one run on three hits over one inning on Sunday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

It was the second straight night Helsley ran into trouble but still got away with the save. He allowed a home run to Ian Happ to bring the Cubs to within 4-3 and later allowed a pair of singles, stranding them both as he got Seiya Suzuki to hit a line drive for the final out.

Ryan Helsley managed to notch a save despite allowing two earned runs on four hits in his latest appearance.

Fantasy Impact

The Cardinals eked out a 7-6 victory over the Cubs, with Helsley's performance being less than stellar. Despite this shaky outing, his season-long metrics, including a solid 1.96 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP, suggest this game might be more of a blip than a trend. Fantasy managers should note that his high strikeout rate and excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio are indicators of his potential to bounce back quickly. However, his vulnerability in this game could be a concern if it turns into a pattern, so monitoring his next few appearances will be crucial for assessing his reliability as a closer.

Ryan Helsley earned his 14th save of the season in a tight 6-3 victory over the Orioles, navigating through an inning with one walk and no hits.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not adding any strikeouts to his tally this game, Helsley's performance was crucial in maintaining his impressive season stats, including a stellar 1.29 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. His consistency in save situations, now with 14 saves and only one blown save, underscores his reliability as a closer. Fantasy managers should continue to value Helsley highly, especially given his ability to suppress hits and manage games effectively, even in outings where he doesn't rack up strikeouts.

Ryan Helsley locked down his 13th save of the season in a tight 7-6 victory over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one hit and struck out two in a clean inning of work. This performance continues a stellar season for Helsley, who boasts a 1.35 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP through 21 appearances. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.4 K/9) and an exceptional strikeout-to-walk ratio (11.50) makes him one of the most reliable closers in fantasy baseball right now.