Helman will be available for tonight’s game in Denver

Denver, Colo. — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions prior to Monday night’s series opener against the Rockies at Coors Field:

• Shortstop Corey Seager placed on 10-day Injured List, retroactive to May 15, with lower back inflammation.
• Infielder/outfielder Michael Helman recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.

The 32-year-old Seager did not appear in last weekend’s 3-game series in Houston, as his last game came on Wednesday vs. Arizona. Prior to this past weekend, Seager had started 42 of the Rangers’ first 43 games at shortstop. Seager is batting .179 with 7 home runs, 20 RBI, and a team-high 22 runs scored over 42 games for Texas this season.

The first date that Seager would be eligible to return to the active roster is Monday, May 25, when the Rangers begin a 7-game homestand. This is the Seager’s seventh stint on the Injured List since the start of 2023, four of which have come since the beginning of last season.

Helman, who turns 30 on Saturday, has spent the entire season with Round Rock (AAA) since he was optioned near the end of Spring Training on March 23. Helman is batting .198 with 5 home runs, 4 doubles, 15 RBI, and 20 runs scored over 37 games with the Express in 2026. Over his last 10 games beginning May 3, Helman is batting .324/.425/.618/1.043 (11-34) with 3 home runs and 8 RBI. Helman has made Triple-A starts in center field (14), shortstop (12), second base (5), third base (2), designated hitter (2), and left field (1).

Helman is in his second season in the Texas organization after being claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh on May 19, 2025. He has seen Major League action in each of the last two seasons, batting .239 with 5 home runs and 20 RBI over 47 games with Minnesota (2024) and Texas (2025). This is his eighth professional season since being selected by Minnesota in the 11th round of the 2018 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M University.

With today’s transactions, the Rangers remain at the 40-man limit on the club’s Major League roster, along with two players on the 60-day Injured List (LHP’s Cody Bradford and Jordan Montgomery).

RHP Domingo González and INF Leo Rivas optioned to Triple-A Tacoma; Outfielder Brennen Davis selected to 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Tacoma

SEATTLE – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced today the following roster moves:

• Robinson Ortiz (#49), LHP, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.
• Patrick Wisdom, INF, reinstated from 10-day Injured List (left oblique strain).
• Domingo González, RHP, optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.
• Leo Rivas, INF, optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.
• Brennen Davis, OF, selected to 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

The Mariners 40-man roster is now full at 40 players.

Ortiz, 26, will make his Major League when he appears in a game. The left-hander has made 15 appearances for Triple-A Tacoma, posting a 1.69 ERA (3 ER, 16.0 IP), 12 walks and 18 strikeouts with a 1.25 WHIP. He is currently ranked as the Mariners No. 26 prospect (MLB Pipeline).

Ortiz was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on November 16, 2025 in exchange for minor league RHP Tyler Gough. Ortiz was signed by the Dodgers as an international free agent on June 2, 2017. The Peravia, Dominican Republic native has appeared in 7 minor league season in the Dodgers (2017-25) and Mariners (2026) organizations, going 17-13 with a 3.37 ERA (95 ER, 254.0 IP), 121 walks and 256 strikeouts in 114 games (41 starts). He missed the 2022 and 2023 seasons due to injury.

Wisdom, 34, has been on the Injured List since April 20 with a left oblique strain. He appeared in 8 games on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, batting .304 (7×23) with 6 runs, 1 double, 1 triple, 3 home runs, 6 RBI and 5 walks with a 1.255 OPS. Overall in 23 games with Triple-A Tacoma this season, the veteran infielder is batting .276 (21×76) with 17 runs, 1 double, 1 triple, 12 home runs, 23 RBI and a 1.178 OPS.

Wisdom made his Mariners debut on April 14 in a pinch-hit appearance. He also spent parts of 2020 in the Mariners organization after he signed with Seattle on Nov. 27, 2019. He appeared at Mariners Spring Training in 2020, and also the Mariners alternate training site that year, before he was released on Aug. 14, 2020.

In parts of 8 Major League seasons with the Cardinals (2018), Rangers (2019) and Cubs (2020-24) and Mariners (2026), Wisdom is a .209 hitter (274×1312) with 192 runs, 58 doubles, 3 triples, 88 home runs, 207 RBI and 132 walks, slugging .459 with a .750 OPS. He registered three 20+ home run seasons with the Cubs from 2021-23. In 2025, Wisdom played for the Kia Tigers in South Korea, registering 35 homers and 85 RBI in 119 games.

Wisdom has participated in charitable causes off the field, which includes supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Wisdom was the Cubs “Roberto Clemente Award” nominee in 2024.

González, 26, made his Major League debut on May 12 at Houston, tossing a scoreless inning with 1 strikeout. He made 4 appearances with Seattle, tallying 5.2 IP with 3 walks and 5 strikeouts.

González was claimed off waivers by the Mariners from the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 12, 2025. The San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic native has spent time in the Pirates (2018-22), Braves (2023-25) and Mariners (2025-c) organizations, appearing in 225 minor league games (36 starts). The right-hander is 33-23 with 14 saves and a 4.08 ERA (210 ER, 463.1 IP) with 530 strikeouts and 199 walks in his minor league career.

Rivas, 28, has appeared in 38 Major League games in 2026, batting .131 (13×99) with 2 doubles, 1 triple and a .263 OBP.

The switch-hitting infielder has appeared in parts of 3 Major League seasons with Seattle (2024-c), batting .198 (52×262) with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 24 RBI and 11 stolen bases. He recorded a game-tying, 7^th-inning, pinch-hit single in Game 5 of the 2025 American League Division Series against Detroit.

Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:

• Optioned RHP Elmer Rodríguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• Signed RHP Yovanny Cruz (#96) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.

First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM PT Venue: T‑Mobile Park — Seattle, Washington Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass Dimensions: LF 331 ft, CF 401 ft, RF 326 ft Park Factor: Pitcher‑friendly, especially at night

Venue & Weather Conditions

T‑Mobile Park — Seattle, WA

Forecast:

• Temperature: 59–62°F
• Wind: 6–9 mph blowing in from left-center
• Humidity: ~72%
• Roof: Likely closed due to cool temps
• Impact:
  • Roof‑closed conditions suppress HRs
  • Breaking balls get extra bite
  • Run environment leans pitcher‑friendly

Expect a low‑scoring environment, especially early.

Team Form & Context

Chicago White Sox (24–22)

• Have won 6 of last 9, climbing above .500.
• Offense averaging 4.6 runs/game in May.
• Rotation ERA in last 10 games: 3.88
• Bullpen improving (3.52 ERA in May).
• Noah Schultz has been one of the most impressive young arms in the AL.

Seattle Mariners (22–26)

• Have lost 5 of last 7, struggling offensively.
• Averaging just 3.9 runs/game in May.
• Pitching staff remains strong (3.77 ERA in last 10).
• Bryan Woo has been excellent when healthy, but Seattle’s offense has not supported him.

Injury Report

Chicago White Sox

• Luis Robert Jr. — PROBABLE (hamstring tightness)
• Yoán Moncada — OUT (back)
• Eloy Jiménez — Day‑to‑Day (ankle)
• Garrett Crochet — OUT (shoulder)

Impact: Robert’s availability is the biggest swing factor for Chicago’s run production.

Seattle Mariners

• Julio Rodríguez — Day‑to‑Day (wrist)
• Ty France — OUT (elbow)
• Matt Brash — OUT (elbow)
• Gregory Santos — Day‑to‑Day (shoulder)

Impact: Without France and possibly Julio, Seattle’s lineup is significantly weakened.

Starting Pitching Breakdown

Noah Schultz — LHP, Chicago White Sox

2026 Season Stats:

• Record: 4–2
• ERA: 3.21
• WHIP: 1.14
• K/BB: 56/15
• HR Allowed: 4
• Opp BA: .218

Profile:

• 95–97 mph fastball from elite extension
• Slider is a true wipeout pitch
• Generates weak contact
• Road ERA: 3.44
• Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters (.211 allowed)

Matchup vs. Mariners:

• Seattle’s lineup is right‑hand heavy (Rodríguez, Raleigh switch, Canzone).
• Schultz’s slider is a major problem for Seattle’s swing‑and‑miss tendencies.

Bryan Woo — RHP, Seattle Mariners

2026 Season Stats:

• Record: 3–3
• ERA: 3.58
• WHIP: 1.17
• K/BB: 48/12
• HR Allowed: 5
• Opp BA: .229

Profile:

• 94–96 mph fastball
• Cutter + slider mix
• Excellent command
• Home ERA: 3.22
• Strong vs. left‑handed hitters (.214 allowed)

Matchup vs. White Sox:

• Chicago’s lineup is right‑hand heavy (Vaughn, Jiménez, Robert).
• Woo’s cutter is effective vs. aggressive hitters.

Key Player Matchups

White Sox Hitters vs. Woo

• Luis Robert Jr.: Elite vs. velocity; X‑factor
• Andrew Vaughn: Hot streak; strong vs. cutters
• Eloy Jiménez: Power threat but health uncertain
• Colson Montgomery: Good OBP; handles sliders well

Edge: White Sox (slight)

Mariners Hitters vs. Schultz

• Julio Rodríguez: If active, best SEA matchup
• Cal Raleigh: Power threat but high K-rate
• Josh Rojas: Contact hitter; needs to spark offense
• Mitch Haniger: Veteran presence; declining vs. LHP

Edge: Schultz

Recent Team Trends

Chicago White Sox

• 6–3 in last 9
• Under is 5–2 in last 7
• 6–4 in last 10 road games
• Schultz starts: CWS is 6–3

Seattle Mariners

• 2–5 in last 7
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 5–7 in last 12 home games
• Woo starts: SEA is 5–4

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• White Sox have won 4 of last 6
• Under is 7–3 in last 10
• Games at T‑Mobile Park average 7.0 runs over last 10 matchups

GAME ODDS

Chicago White Sox 7

Seattle Mariners – 180

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First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM PT Venue: Chase Field — Phoenix, Arizona Surface: Grass (retractable roof) Dimensions: LF 330 ft, CF 407 ft, RF 334 ft Park Factor: Neutral with roof closed; hitter‑friendly when open

Venue & Weather Conditions

Chase Field — Phoenix, AZ

Forecast:

• Temperature: 97–100°F (roof expected closed)
• Wind: Minimal impact indoors
• Humidity: ~15%
• Impact:
  • With roof closed, environment becomes neutral‑leaning pitcher‑friendly
  • Breaking balls retain sharpness
  • HR suppression compared to open‑roof conditions

Expect a controlled scoring environment, especially early.

Team Form & Context

San Francisco Giants (20–27)

• Have lost 6 of last 8, struggling to find consistency.
• Offense averaging 4.2 runs/game in May.
• Rotation ERA in last 10 games: 4.71
• Bullpen has been volatile (4.58 ERA in May).
• Robbie Ray has shown flashes post‑injury but remains inconsistent start‑to‑start.

Arizona Diamondbacks (22–23)

• Have won 4 of last 6, trending upward.
• Offense averaging 4.7 runs/game in May.
• Pitching staff improving (3.98 ERA in last 10).
• Zac Gallen remains the anchor of the rotation, pitching like a top‑tier NL starter.

Injury Report

San Francisco Giants

• Jorge Soler — Day‑to‑Day (hamstring)
• Michael Conforto — OUT (wrist)
• Kyle Harrison — OUT (shoulder)
• Camilo Doval — Day‑to‑Day (back tightness)

Impact: Missing Conforto and possibly Soler weakens SF’s middle‑order power.

Arizona Diamondbacks

• Corbin Carroll — PROBABLE (ankle)
• Ketel Marte — Day‑to‑Day (quad)
• Eduardo Rodriguez — OUT (lat)
• Paul Sewald — Day‑to‑Day (forearm)

Impact: Carroll’s availability is the biggest swing factor for Arizona’s run‑scoring ceiling.

Starting Pitching Breakdown

Robbie Ray — LHP, San Francisco Giants

2026 Season Stats:

• Record: 2–4
• ERA: 4.62
• WHIP: 1.33
• K/BB: 48/17
• HR Allowed: 8
• Opp BA: .246

Profile:

• 93–95 mph fastball
• Slider remains his out pitch
• Fly‑ball tendencies (42%)
• Road ERA: 5.01
• Struggles vs. right‑handed hitters (.271 allowed)

Matchup vs. Diamondbacks:

• Arizona’s right‑handed core (Marte, Walker, Moreno) matches up well.
• Roof‑closed conditions help reduce Ray’s HR vulnerability.

Zac Gallen — RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks

2026 Season Stats:

• Record: 5–3
• ERA: 3.12
• WHIP: 1.09
• K/BB: 61/14
• HR Allowed: 5
• Opp BA: .218

Profile:

• 93–95 mph fastball
• Elite curveball + changeup
• Strong command and sequencing
• Home ERA: 2.88
• Excellent vs. left‑handed hitters (.203 allowed)

Matchup vs. Giants:

• SF’s lineup is left‑hand heavy (Yastrzemski, Wade Jr., Bailey).
• Gallen’s curveball is a major problem for SF’s swing‑path tendencies.

Key Player Matchups

Giants Hitters vs. Gallen

• LaMonte Wade Jr.: OBP machine but limited power vs. elite RHP
• Mike Yastrzemski: Struggles vs. high‑spin curveballs
• Patrick Bailey: Good contact but low slugging
• Thairo Estrada: Best SF matchup; handles velocity well

Edge: Gallen (significant)

Diamondbacks Hitters vs. Ray

• Christian Walker: Elite vs. LHP; major HR threat
• Ketel Marte: If active, excellent vs. fastballs
• Gabriel Moreno: Hot streak; strong vs. lefties
• Corbin Carroll: Speed threat; X‑factor if healthy

Edge: Diamondbacks

Recent Team Trends

San Francisco Giants

• 2–6 in last 8
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 4–8 in last 12 road games
• Ray starts: SF is 3–5

Arizona Diamondbacks

• 4–2 in last 6
• Under is 5–2 in last 7
• 7–4 in last 11 home games
• Gallen starts: ARI is 6–3

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Diamondbacks have won 5 of last 7
• Under is 6–4 in last 10
• Games at Chase Field average 8.2 runs over last 10 matchups

GAME ODDS

San Francisco Giants 9

Arizona Diamondbacks – 143

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First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM PT Venue: PETCO Park — San Diego, California Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass Dimensions: LF 336 ft, CF 396 ft, RF 322 ft Park Factor: Pitcher‑friendly, especially at night

Venue & Weather Conditions

PETCO Park — San Diego, CA

Forecast:

• Temperature: 64–67°F
• Wind: 7–10 mph blowing in from left-center
• Humidity: ~72%
• Precipitation: 0%
• Impact:
  • Marine layer + wind in = suppressed power
  • Breaking balls get extra bite
  • Run environment leans pitcher‑friendly

This is a low‑scoring weather profile, ideal for both starters.

Team Form & Context

Los Angeles Dodgers (29–18)

• Have won 6 of last 8, stabilizing after a brief slump.
• Offense averaging 5.1 runs/game in May.
• Rotation ERA in last 10 games: 3.62
• Bullpen improving (3.48 ERA in May).
• Yamamoto has been excellent, pitching like a true No. 1.

San Diego Padres (28–18)

• Have won 7 of last 9, one of MLB’s hottest teams.
• Offense averaging 4.9 runs/game in May.
• Pitching staff strong (3.71 ERA in last 10).
• Michael King continues to be a reliable, high‑strikeout arm.

Injury Report

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Mookie Betts — PROBABLE (hand contusion)
• Max Muncy — OUT (oblique)
• Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow)
• Blake Treinen — Day‑to‑Day (shoulder)

Impact: Betts’ availability is the biggest swing factor. Without Muncy, LA loses a left‑handed power bat.

San Diego Padres

• Fernando Tatis Jr. — PROBABLE (ankle)
• Xander Bogaerts — OUT (shoulder)
• Joe Musgrove — OUT (forearm)
• Robert Suarez — Day‑to‑Day (back)

Impact: Tatis’ status is crucial for San Diego’s run‑scoring ceiling.

Starting Pitching Breakdown

Yoshinobu Yamamoto — RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers

2026 Season Stats:

• Record: 6–2
• ERA: 2.88
• WHIP: 1.07
• K/BB: 68/12
• HR Allowed: 4
• Opp BA: .214

Profile:

• 95–97 mph fastball
• Elite splitter + curveball
• Exceptional command
• Road ERA: 2.94
• Dominant vs. right‑handed hitters (.198 allowed)

Matchup vs. Padres:

• San Diego’s right‑handed core (Tatis, Machado, Campusano) faces a tough matchup.
• PETCO’s marine layer enhances Yamamoto’s splitter.

Michael King — RHP, San Diego Padres

2026 Season Stats:

• Record: 4–3
• ERA: 3.41
• WHIP: 1.19
• K/BB: 62/18
• HR Allowed: 6
• Opp BA: .232

Profile:

• 93–95 mph fastball
• Slider + sweeper + changeup
• High strikeout upside
• Home ERA: 3.22
• Strong vs. left‑handed hitters (.218 allowed)

Matchup vs. Dodgers:

• LA’s lineup is right‑hand heavy (Betts, Freeman LHB, Smith, Hernández).
• King’s sweeper is effective vs. aggressive hitters.

Key Player Matchups

Dodgers Hitters vs. King

• Freddie Freeman: Best LA matchup; elite vs. RHP
• Mookie Betts: If active, major X‑factor
• Will Smith: Excellent vs. breaking balls
• Teoscar Hernández: Power threat but high K-rate

Edge: Dodgers (slight)

Padres Hitters vs. Yamamoto

• Fernando Tatis Jr.: Elite vs. velocity; tough matchup vs. splitter
• Manny Machado: Good vs. RHP but power down
• Jake Cronenworth: Contact hitter; needs to spark offense
• Luis Campusano: Hot streak but struggles vs. elite offspeed

Edge: Yamamoto

Recent Team Trends

Los Angeles Dodgers

• 6–2 in last 8
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 7–4 in last 11 road games
• Yamamoto starts: LAD is 7–3

San Diego Padres

• 7–2 in last 9
• Under is 5–2 in last 7
• 8–3 in last 11 home games
• King starts: SD is 6–3

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Dodgers have won 6 of last 10
• Under is 7–3 in last 10 meetings
• Games at PETCO average 7.1 runs over last 10 matchups

GAME ODDS

Los Angeles Dodgers – 143

San Diego Padres 7.5

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First Pitch: 9:38 PM ET / 6:38 PM PT Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Anaheim, California Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass Dimensions: LF 347 ft, CF 396 ft, RF 350 ft Park Factor: Slightly pitcher‑friendly, especially at night

Venue & Weather Conditions

Angel Stadium — Anaheim, CA

Forecast:

• Temperature: 67–70°F
• Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left field
• Humidity: ~58%
• Precipitation: 0%
• Impact:
  • Mild boost to right‑handed pull hitters
  • Cooler night air keeps overall run environment neutral‑leaning pitcher‑friendly
  • Breaking balls should play well

Expect moderate scoring conditions, with slight early‑game carry to left.

Team Form & Context

Athletics (23–23)

• Have won 5 of last 7, hovering around .500 with improved pitching.
• Offense averaging 4.4 runs/game in May.
• Rotation ERA in last 10 games: 3.98
• Bullpen has been solid (3.47 ERA in May).
• JT Ginn has been steady, limiting hard contact but not overpowering.

Los Angeles Angels (16–31)

• Have lost 7 of last 10, struggling to find consistency.
• Offense averaging 4.1 runs/game in May.
• Pitching staff has been a major issue (5.12 ERA in last 10).
• José Ureña has been serviceable but vulnerable to left‑handed hitters.

Injury Report

Athletics

• Zack Gelof — Day‑to‑Day (shoulder)
• Shea Langeliers — PROBABLE (ankle)
• Luis Medina — OUT (elbow)
• Trevor May — Day‑to‑Day (back)

Impact: Gelof’s status affects Oakland’s infield defense and middle‑order power.

Los Angeles Angels

• Mike Trout — OUT (back)
• Anthony Rendon — OUT (wrist)
• Logan O’Hoppe — Day‑to‑Day (hamstring)
• Carlos Estévez — Day‑to‑Day (forearm)

Impact: Without Trout and Rendon, the Angels’ lineup lacks star power and depth.

Starting Pitching Breakdown

JT Ginn — RHP, Athletics

2026 Season Stats:

• Record: 3–3
• ERA: 4.02
• WHIP: 1.26
• K/BB: 34/11
• HR Allowed: 5
• Opp BA: .241

Profile:

• 93–95 mph sinker
• Slider + changeup
• Ground‑ball oriented (48%)
• Road ERA: 4.21
• Strong vs. right‑handed hitters (.223 allowed)

Matchup vs. Angels:

• LAA’s lineup is right‑hand heavy without Trout/Rendon.
• Ginn’s sinker/slider combo plays well in Anaheim’s big outfield.

José Ureña — RHP, Los Angeles Angels

2026 Season Stats:

• Record: 2–5
• ERA: 4.88
• WHIP: 1.39
• K/BB: 29/14
• HR Allowed: 7
• Opp BA: .271

Profile:

• 94–96 mph fastball
• Slider + changeup
• Pitch‑to‑contact profile
• Home ERA: 5.12
• Struggles vs. left‑handed hitters (.292 allowed)

Matchup vs. Athletics:

• Oakland’s lefties (Soderstrom, Bleday, Butler) match up well.
• Ureña’s command lapses can lead to big innings.

Key Player Matchups

Athletics Hitters vs. Ureña

• Tyler Soderstrom: Excellent vs. RHP; power to all fields
• JJ Bleday: Hot streak; strong OBP
• Brent Rooker: Power threat; thrives vs. fastballs
• Lawrence Butler: Extra‑base hit potential in big outfield

Edge: Athletics

Angels Hitters vs. Ginn

• Taylor Ward: Angels’ best healthy hitter; strong vs. sinkers
• Nolan Schanuel: Good OBP but limited power
• Jo Adell: Power/speed threat but high K-rate
• Luis Rengifo: Contact hitter; key for extending innings

Edge: Ginn (slight)

Recent Team Trends

Oakland Athletics

• 5–2 in last 7
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 6–4 in last 10 road games
• Ginn starts: OAK is 4–3

Los Angeles Angels

• 3–7 in last 10
• Over is 6–4 in last 10
• 4–8 in last 12 home games
• Ureña starts: LAA is 2–6

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Athletics have won 7 of last 10
• Under is 5–2 in last 7 meetings
• Games in Anaheim average 8.0 runs over last 10 matchups

GAME ODDS

Athletics – 131

Los Angeles Angels 9

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