Pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins jumped into a pennant race when they joined the National League-East leading New York Mets in search of the franchise’s first champ

Helsley, 31, also a free agent next year, came at the price of three minor leaguers, all players with High-A Brooklyn: infielder Jesus Baez (ranked eighth), righty Nate Dohm (ranked 14th), and righty Frank Elissalt (unranked). Baez and Dohm aren’t believed to be major-league ready until 2027.