Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Wed 9/24/25 9:47 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Sat 9/20/25 10:35 AM

Helman started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Wed 9/17/25 4:51 PM

Helman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Houston.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Mon 9/15/25 5:54 PM

Helman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Sun 9/14/25 1:56 PM

Helman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Wed 9/10/25 9:50 AM

Helman went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Tue 9/9/25 12:09 AM

Helman went 2-for-3 with a home run and five RBI in Monday's 5-0 win over Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Wed 9/3/25 1:14 PM

Helman will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Sat 8/30/25 1:18 AM

Helman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Helman
2B/CF TEX
Wed 8/27/25 8:09 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.