Ryan Helsley Struggles in New Mets Role After Second Straight Blown Save

Mets reliever Ryan Helsley blew his second consecutive save on Thursday, allowing two runs in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves, leading to a 4-3 loss. Since joining the Mets from St. Louis, Helsley holds an 0-2 record with a 5.40 ERA, and manager Carlos Mendoza noted that the right-hander is struggling with his slider, often leaving it in the middle of the strike zone. Helsley himself acknowledged he's leaving "too good of pitches" over the plate and is still trying to adjust to his new eighth-inning setup role rather than his traditional closer position.