Michael Helman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 19

Rangers Claim Pirates Outfielder Off Waivers

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder is headed to another MLB team after a short time with the franchise. The Texas Rangers claimed Michael Helman off of waivers from the Pirates and then optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock, according to the transactions page.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Rangers claim Michael Helman, designate Jonathan Ornelas

The Rangers announced that they have claimed infielder Michael Helman off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock. The Bucs designated him for assignment last week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / May 17

Pirates Designate Recent Acquisition for Assignment

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed a player they recently acquired on waivers. The Pirates added Nick Solak on the 40-man roster, which saw them designate infielder/outfielder Michael Helman for assignment.

MLB News / Bucs Dugout / May 15

Pirates claim Michael Helman from St. Louis as offense sputters

Additionally, other reinforcements may be returning to an offense that probably can’t get worse. The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed 28-year-old INF/OF Michael Helman off waivers from the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 14

Pirates Claiming 28-Year-Old Utility Man From Cardinals

One former member of the St. Louis Cardinals organization has found a new home in the National League Central. St. Louis acquired utility man Michael Helman from the Minnesota Twins in February for cash considerations.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Pirates claim versatile INF/OF off waivers from Cardinals

The Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Michael Helman off waivers from the Cardinals, according to announcements from both clubs. There was no previous indication that the Cards had removed Helman from their 40-man roster, so their count drops to 39.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 7

Minnesota Twins Make Trade to Open Roster Space

With Spring Training looming the Minnesota Twins have had a busy couple of days. On Tuesday, they added Danny Coulombe to fortify the bullpen. One day later, Harrison Bader signed a deal to become the team’s 4th outfielder in 2025.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 7

Cardinals Pull Off Trade With Twins For 28-Year-Old Utility Man

The St. Louis Cardinals have been extremely quiet this offseason but finally have pulled off a move. There has been trade chatter about the Cardinals all offseason to this point and they finally got a deal done but it wasn't the one many expected.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Cardinals acquire utilityman Michael Helman from Twins

The Twins announced that they’ve traded utility player Michael Helman to the Cardinals for cash. He’ll occupy a 40-man roster spot with St. Louis. The Cardinals had a vacancy, so no additional move was necessary.