Ryan Helsley Throwing Bullpen Session Saturday
9 months agoSt. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (forearm) is scheduled to toss a bullpen session on Saturday. The 29-year-old has resided on the injured list since June 12 with a right forearm strain, but this is certainly a step in the right direction. Helsley was redirected to the 60-day IL earlier this week, so he can't return until mid-August at the earliest. The flame-throwing right-hander should assume closing duties upon his return, especially if St. Louis deals away interim stopper Jordan Hicks by the deadline. Some restless fantasy managers in shallow leagues may have let go of Helsley along the way. However, his 3.24 ERA (2.17 xERA) and 32% strikeout rate over 25 innings this year are too mouthwatering to be left hanging around any waiver wires.
Source: Katie Woo
Source: Katie Woo