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2026 Batting
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Batting Average
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Home Runs
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RBI
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| Regular Season | .167 | 1 | 2 | .535 | 0 |
Top Michael Helman News
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Dealing with hand injury
The Rangers announced that Helman has multiple fractures in his right hand, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Helman will miss some time for Texas after being hit by a pitch, which caused multiple fractures in his right hand. After being called up on May 18, the 30-year-old has only recorded 31 plate appearances, slashing .179/.233/.321. It has yet to be determined who will replace Helman on the active roster.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Exits after being hit by pitch
Helman was removed from Saturday's game against the Red Sox after being hit on the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Helman started the contest in center field after Evan Carter landed on the injured list due to an oblique injury. Helman went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly in his first three plate appearances before being struck by a pitch on the right hand in the top of the eighth inning. Brandon Nimmo, who served as a pinch hitter following Helman's HBP, then remained in the game to play defense in the bottom of the frame while Helman departed. It's unclear at this point if Helman is dealing with a serious issue or if his exit was precautionary, but more information on his status should be coming soon.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Starts at shortstop
Helman batted ninth and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels.
The Rangers are coping with three infield injuries, which provides an opportunity for Helman, who filled in for shortstop Corey Seager (back, IL). Ezequiel Duran had been defending shortstop, but he was moved to third base with Josh Jung (shoulder) unavailable. Second baseman Josh Smith (lower body/wrist/illness) is also sidelined, and Justin Foscue has been the primary fill-in there. Helman has experience at all three positions.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Enters for injured teammate
Helman entered Saturday's game in the fourth inning after Josh Jung (shoulder) was removed and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a double in a 5-2 loss to the Angels.
Texas manager Skip Schumaker adjusted to the injury by moving shortstop Ezequiel Duran to third base and having Helman defend short. Depending on how Jung's shoulder responds, Helman could find himself somewhere in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale. Since being called up from Triple-A Round Rock, Helman has gone 2-for-8 over four games.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Back in big leagues
The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Helman has spent all of this season with Round Rock, where he's slashed just .198/.291/.344 in 37 tilts. The 29-year-old had some nice moments with the Rangers last season and could net some starts versus left-handers.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Fails to crack Opening Day roster
Helman was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Helman flashed some promise during spring training, slashing .233/.242/.575 with one home run, four RBI and two runs scored in 14 games, but he's slated to open the 2026 campaign at Triple-A following Monday's transaction. He hit .232 with five homers, 20 RBI, four stolen bases and 18 runs scored over 38 appearances a season ago for Texas, so he figures to be a candidate for a promotion later in the year.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Returns to action Sunday
Helman (groin/hip) started in left field and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout Sunday in the Rangers' 9-5 win over the Rockies in Cactus League play.
Helman had been scheduled to make his second start of the spring Saturday against the Cubs, but he was scratched from the lineup due to injury. The groin/hip issue was evidently a minor concern, given that the Rangers felt comfortable reinserting him into the lineup a day later. Helman will be competing for a utility job with the Rangers throughout the spring and could be deployed in the short side of a platoon if he ends up making Texas' Opening Day roster.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Scratched with minor injury
Helman was scratched from Saturday's Cactus League game due to a groin/hip injury, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.
Helman's injury isn't considered serious, as his removal from the starting lineup was deemed precautionary. Specifics regarding the injury are uncertain, but it's an issue in his groin or hip area. The 29-year-old appeared in 38 games with the Rangers last season, slashing .232/.290/.455 with five home runs and four stolen bases across 110 plate appearances.
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Rangers' Michael Helman: Enters for injured teammate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Lincoln, NE |
| Age: 30 |
| School: Texas A&M |
| Experience: 2 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |