Chances are you don’t remember Michael Helman's tenure with the Pirates (if you could even call it that). On May 14, the Pirates acquired the 29-year-old journeyman off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals so he could provide some middle infield depth in the system.
A day later, they reversed course and designated Helman for assignment so they could free up a 40-man roster spot for Nick Solak.
Helman ended up being claimed by the Texas Rangers, where he’s quickly turned into a fan favorite in Texas thanks to his strong play down the stretch as the Rangers try to work their way into the American League postseason picture.