Rangers' Michael Helman: Enters for injured teammate
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Helman entered Tuesday's game in sixth inning as a pinch hitter for Wyatt Langford (side) and finished 0-for-2 in a 4-1 loss to the Twins.
Helman, who had started in center field the previous three games while Langford battled a side injury, opened the contest on the bench. Langford attempted to play while Texas still had faint playoff hopes, but the pain became too much, and he was eventually removed from the game. The loss eliminated the Rangers from the postseason, which might prompt the team to shut down Langford for the rest of the season. In that event, Helman could have steady role in the center field over the final five games.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Fills in for injured teammate
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Helman started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Marlins.
Helman entered the starting lineup with Wyatt Langford (side) was unable to play. The Rangers are evaluating Langford and haven't established a timeline. Helman's lost playing time since Adolis Garcia returned to the active roster but could regain opportunities should Langford's injury force him to miss more games.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Playing time dwindling
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Helman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Houston.
Helman appears to be sliding back into a reserve role, as Wednesday marks the third time over the last four games that he's been absent from the lineup. The Rangers will use Wyatt Langford in center field and Alejandro Osuna in left field Wednesday.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Taking seat Monday
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Helman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
Following a stretch of six consecutive starts during which he went 7-for-19 with two home runs, two doubles, one walk, nine RBI and three runs, Helman will open a second straight game on the bench while the Rangers match up with a right-handed starter (Jason Alexander). Despite not starting in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Mets in 10 innings, Helman still made an impact off the bench, going 1-for-2 with a run scored. Like he did in Sunday's game, Helman will be a candidate to pinch hit for starting left fielder Alejandro Osuna at some point in Monday's contest.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Out of Sunday's lineup
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Helman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Helman's absence from the lineup ends a run of six straight starts, during which he went 7-for-19 with two doubles, two homers and nine RBI. Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) is making his return from the injured list Sunday, with Wyatt Langford and Alejandro Osuna rounding out Texas' outfield. Helman and Osuna are the likely candidates to see reduced playing time with Garcia now healthy, but both players have been productive of late, with Osuna carrying a .346 average in September.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Goes yard again
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Helman went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.
Helman launched a grand slam in Monday's series opener and followed it up with another homer Tuesday night. His fifth-inning homer off Chad Patrick tied the contest. In the six games leading up to his pair of homers, Helman went 2-for-18 (.111). He has five long balls this season.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Drives in career-high five
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Helman went 2-for-3 with a home run and five RBI in Monday's 5-0 win over Milwaukee.
Helman launched his first career grand slam en route to tallying a career-high five RBI. The center fielder is making a strong impression at the plate so far, and he should continue to play regularly down the stretch for the banged-up Rangers. Through 55 trips to the plate, Helman is slashing .245/.315/.571 with seven extra-base hits, 15 RBI, 13 runs scored and three stolen bases.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Gaining traction in center field
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Helman will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
With Wyatt Langford recently shifting over to left field after super-utility man Josh Smith was moved back to the middle infield in the wake of Marcus Semien (foot) and Corey Seager (appendectomy) landing on the shelf, center field has been opened up for Helman. The 29-year-old will be occupying center for the sixth game in a row Tuesday after going 5-for-18 with three extra-base hits, three walks, one stolen base, four RBI and five runs over the previous five contests.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Lifts third homer
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Helman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.
Helman has gone 4-for-13 with two homers and four RBI over five games since he was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. He appears to be handling a short-side platoon role in center field, though he also offers extra insurance as a reserve infielder and bench bat. This year, he's batting .250 with three homers, eight RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base over 28 plate appearances in the majors.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Pops homer in win
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Helman started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Angels.
Helman increased the Rangers' lead to 5-0 with a two-run shot in the second inning. It was his second homer of the season and first since being recalled last week. Helman was called up in the wake of Evan Carter's wrist injury and has started twice in center field, both times against left-handers.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Officially recalled
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The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Helman will replace Evan Carter (wrist) on the 26-man roster. Helman's ability to play infield and outfield will provide Texas with some additional versatility going forward. His clearest path to playing time comes in center field.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Call-up pending
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Helman is expected to be called up from Triple-A Round Rock, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports Friday.
Helman is slated to take Evan Carter's (wrist) spot on the active roster once Carter is placed on the injured list. Helman has been with Round Rock since July 27, and he's slashed .182/.308/.455 in 14 plate appearances with the Rangers this season. The 29-year-old has tallied a .744 OPS with Round Rock in 2025.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Demoted to Triple-A
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The Rangers optioned Helman to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
He'll cede his spot on the 26-man roster to Joc Pederson (hand). After getting called up from Round Rock this past Monday, Helman quickly settled into the short side of a platoon in center field with Evan Carter, making three starts while going 2-for-7 with a home run, four RBI and an additional run. Sam Haggerty was reinstated from the IL earlier in the weekend and will most likely replace Helman as Carter's platoon mate.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Plates four runs after promotion
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Helman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in a 7-2 win against the Athletics on Monday.
Helman was called up Monday afternoon and was promptly inserted into the leadoff spot as the Rangers' starting center fielder. The 29-year-old capitalized on the opportunity, mashing a three-run homer to left field in the fifth inning and adding another RBI on a sacrifice bunt in the seventh. The long ball was the first of Helman's major-league career in his 15th game, though he's amassed just 20 plate appearances to date.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Called up, batting leadoff Monday
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The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. He'll start in center field and bat leadoff in the Rangers' series opener versus the Athletics.
Helman will join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for outfielder Alejandro Osuna, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. A 29-year-old utility player, Helman previously appeared in five games with the Rangers this season and went 0-for-4 with two walks, two runs and one steal in six plate appearances. Though he'll occupy a prominent spot in the lineup Monday versus Athletics southpaw Jacob Lopez, the right-handed-hitting Helman may see infrequent opportunities against right-handed pitching while he's up with Texas.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Rangers optioned Helman to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
Helman was sent down Thursday as Justin Foscue gets recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Helman made his season debut with the Rangers on June 27 and appeared in four games after that. He was hitless in six plate appearances but was able to draw two walks.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Capitalizes on error
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Helman went 0-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 10-6 extra-innings loss to the Orioles.
Helman earned his first start of the season in center field, covering for the absence of Evan Carter (personal), who is set to rejoin the Rangers on Wednesday. Helman was able to get aboard with a walk in the seventh, then stole second and came around to score after Gary Sanchez's attempt to throw him out went into the outfield, followed by Sanchez bobbling the return throw home. Helman's been up with the Rangers since Friday, appearing in two games, but his playing time will likely remain limited once the team is closer to full strength again. He'll likely get most of his starts against left-handed pitchers, and Helman could be the one to lose his roster spot once Wyatt Langford (oblique) is ready to return.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Called up by Texas
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The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Helman will make his Rangers debut after being claimed by Texas on May 19. Since then, he's slashed .246/.306/.451 at Triple-A with five home runs and six stolen bases. He'll take Wyatt Langford's (oblique) spot on the active roster. Helman is likely to mix in at center field and left field, though he'll have to compete with the likes of Evan Carter, Alejandro Osuna and Sam Haggerty for playing time.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Catches on with Texas
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The Rangers claimed Helman off waivers from the Pirates on Monday.
Helman will join his third organization in less than a week after the Pirates claimed him off waivers from the Cardinals last Wednesday. The 28-year-old utility player reached the big leagues for the first time with the Twins in 2024 but never saw MLB action during his stints in the St. Louis and Pittsburgh organizations. Helman will report to Triple-A Round Rock and could be an option to join the Rangers at some point later on in the season if Texas has a need for an extra infielder.
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Pirates' Michael Helman: DFA'd by Pittsburgh
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The Pirates designated Helman for assignment Friday.
The move makes room on the 40-man roster for Nick Solak, whose contract was selected by the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Helman was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Wednesday after being DFA'd by the Cardinals. He is slashing .185/.260/.292 with one steal, one home run and five RBI across 73 plate appearances in Triple-A this season.
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