KMOX Sports personalities Matt Pauley and Bernie Miklasz discussed the season St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley had in 2024 and the value he gave to the Cardinals in 2024 on Friday’s edition of

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley turned 30 in July, led the big leagues in saves, and is certain to receive votes in the Cy Young balloting for the second time in the last three years.

Two teams in particular could give St. Louis good packages for Helsley. The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are rich in prospects, and with the Cardinals looking to get younger, they could stack up on some of these prospects. Here are two packages the Cardinals could bring back for their star closer.

Cardinals right-hander, who is a year away from free agency, led MLB with 49 saves to earn Trevor Hoffman Award as reliever of the year and All-MLB nod.

The Cardinals could end up moving the closer this offseason, but if he stays around for the 2025 season, they aren't looking to move him to the starting rotation.

Left-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox were selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year on Thursday. Cleveland right-hander Emmanuel Clase won his second American League Reliever of the Year Award and St.