Mets Reliever Ryan Helsley Booed Off Mound Amid Continued Struggles

New York Mets reliever Ryan Helsley, acquired in a late July trade, endured another difficult outing, giving up a two-run lead in the eighth inning against Philadelphia, which included a two-run homer to Harrison Bader. The struggling right-hander was booed off the Citi Field mound by fans, marking his latest meltdown. Since joining the Mets, Helsley holds an 0-3 record with a 10.38 ERA and four blown saves in 11 appearances, a significant decline from his two-time All-Star performance with the Cardinals where he led the league with 49 saves last year. Manager Carlos Mendoza and the Mets front office are working to identify the cause of his struggles, with Mendoza suggesting a possibility of tipping pitches.