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SF Giants Fall Back Below .500 with Blowout Loss to New York Mets
NEW YORK, AUG 2 – Tyler Rogers, a reliable reliever with a 1.80 ERA in 50 innings, was traded to the Mets to strengthen their bullpen for the playoff push, debuting against his former team this weekend.
- The New York Mets added right-handed relievers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers plus outfielder Cedric Mullins through trades before their weekend series at Citi Field.
- The Mets acquired Helsley from the Cardinals and Mullins from the Orioles, while Rogers and José Butté were exchanged between the Mets and Giants one day before the trade deadline.
- Helsley has a 3.00 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 36 innings, Rogers posted a 1.80 ERA over 50 innings, and Mullins is batting.229 with 15 home runs in 91 games this season.
- Helsley said, "Bringing a ring back to the city, I think that's what it's all about," and Rogers expressed excitement to help the team win games.
- The trades strengthened the Mets' bullpen and outfield options, while Mullins' arrival allows Jeff McNeil to return to his natural second base position.
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