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

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,

He’s not the All-Star he was earlier in his career, but he remains a good base runner, a league-average hitter, and a decent defender.

Mullins marks the fifth player traded by the 50-59 Orioles this month, joining relievers Bryan Baker, Seranthony Dominguez and Andrew Kittredge and infielder Ramon Urías. The club later traded DH Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano to the San Diego Padres.