2026 Stats
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Helman is an onlder organizational depth type guy who has flashed power and speed throughout a long minor league career but until last year, had onlyan espresso shot of time in the majors with the Twins. The Twins then traded him to St. Louis, who waived him in May before the Pirates grabbed him. The Pirates never dressed him and waived him where the Rangers then claimed him in late May. The Rangers called up Helman to cover a rash of injuries, and for a spell in the summer, it looked like they may have something. He was hitting .294/.351/.647 at one stretch over the summer but then hit .213/.250/.377 to close out the season with 2 walks and 14 strikeouts over 66 September plate appearances. Every organization needs a versatile athletic outfielder to cover platoons and injuries, and that will be Helman's job assuming he sticks with the Texas organization. The righty-heavy Texas lineup really could use another lefty, which would put Helman's role at risk and likely send him back to the waiver wire or at least to Round Rock since he has options remaining. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $780,000 contract with the Rangers in March of 2026.
Starts at shortstop
Helman batted ninth and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels.
Analysis
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.
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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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+12%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+471%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .671 | 67 | 3 | 11 | .206 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .752 | 68 | 2 | 9 | .250 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .714 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .286 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .125 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .638 | 50 | 3 | 11 | .174 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .835 | 60 | 2 | 9 | .283 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .800 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .300 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+3%
OPS on Road
2026
-100%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .700 | 65 | 4 | 13 | .200 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .722 | 70 | 1 | 7 | .254 | ||||
| 2026Home | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2026Away | .523 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .182 | ||||
| 2025Home | .763 | 56 | 4 | 13 | .216 | ||||
| 2025Away | .724 | 54 | 1 | 7 | .250 | ||||
| 2024Home | .500 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| 2024Away | 1.250 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .500 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Michael Helman compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.33BB Rate
6.7%K Rate
20.0%BABIP
.182ISO
.071AVG
.143OBP
.200SLG
.214OPS
.414wOBA
.190Exit Velocity
85.4 mphHard Hit Rate
36.4%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.164Expected SLG
.224Sprint Speed
26.1 ft/secGround Ball %
30.0%Line Drive %
20.0%Fly Ball %
50.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Helman has an interesting speed-power combo and versatility to play almost every position (he's played all but catcher in the minors), but he may not be more than utility player since he'll turn 29 next season. Helman hit 12 home runs with 14 steals at Triple-A last season with a .212 ISO. He's had a good command of the strike zone during his minor league career as well. He has outstanding speed which could make him an option in center field but likely doesn't have a good enough glove for regular duty in the infield. He'll be an intriguing fantasy option if he gets regular at-bats as he could be a late bloomer, but he'll likely be a long shot to win a utility role this spring.
More Fantasy News
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.
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Back in big leagues
The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
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Fails to crack Opening Day roster
Helman was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
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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.
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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.
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