The Mets have activated right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Helsley and center fielder Cedric Mullins, both of whom join recent additions Gregory Soto and Tyler Rogers on the Mets’ active roster. And in a corresponding roster move,

All things considered, the New York Mets may have been one of the most activeteams on July 31st, which has now passed, and is being digested by everyreporter and writer that covers the sport. The Mets are in a tight division racewith the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East,

With a revamped roster, the Mets are +850 to win the World Series, per DraftKings Sportsbook, only behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (+285), the Philadelphia Phillies (+800) and the Detroit Tigers (+800). With the trade deadline moves, New York now has a payroll of $339.8 million, per Spotrac.

The Mets are acquiring hard-throwing closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, a day before the July 31 Major League Baseball deadline, the team announced Wednesday. The Cardinals get back three minor leaguers: shortstop Jesus Baez and right-handed pitchers Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt.