Helman’s line-drive grand slam gave the Texas Rangers a 4-0 lead against Milwaukee, marking the Rangers’ first grand slam of 2025 and the rookie’s first career slam after arriving via waivers in May. He finished with an RBI double and five RBIs on the game, twice fueling Texas’ offense in a staged slugfest that underscored the club’s depth as it chases the game’s best record. The sequence that loaded the bases featured a Brewers miscue by Andrew Vaughn, followed by a Higashioka single and Heim walk, setting the stage for Helman’s big swing.

Texas’ early explosion reflected a team still maximizing its lineup as it continues to ride a league-best mark. Helman’s ascent—from waiver claim to regular contributor—adds a nascent but intriguing dimension to the Rangers’ veteran-heavy attack, highlighting the current priorities and the value of versatile depth pieces in a stacked division race.

The Brewers’ side of the tale centered on the loaded bases and the chain-reaction that produced Helman’s slam, with the rally amplifying the drama of a game that featured several familiar Texas names in the mix. The win reinforces Texas’ status as a dangerous, balanced club as it pushes deeper into September with postseason positioning within reach.

Rangers reinforcements loom as Texas fights for the AL West and a playoff path. Tyler Mahle’s next rehab start appears to set up a weekend return to the rotation, with Adolis García targeting a Monday return in Houston to reignite the lineup. The club also eyes clearance for Corey Seager, Danny Coulombe, Sam Haggerty, Marcus Semien, Nathan Eovaldi, Jon Gray, Evan Carter, Josh Sborz and Cody Bradford in the final two weeks. Depth pieces could shape the sprint to the finish and a potential postseason run.

With 11 on the IL, Texas leans on youth and depth. Seager’s appendectomy could push him back in the last week to 10 days; Semien might return in the final week; Eovaldi isn’t healthy for the regular season but could factor in a playoff push. Carter and Latz provide potential bullpen and rotation depth as the schedule features Mets, Yankees, Astros and Marlins, testing the team’s resilience and fantasy upside.

Overall, the window til season’s end is about strategic timing: Mahle’s health, García’s ramp, and the IL returns could unlock meaningful two-start weeks and DFS value as the Rangers navigate a crowded IL chart and critical late-season series.

Texas’ week was a jittery, high-leverage sprint. Cody Freeman sparked three Rangers wins with hustle and timely baserunning, despite an under-.230 average. Jake Burger supplied a late-week power surge, while Josh Jung carried the lineup with a multi-week hot streak. Corey Seager and Adolis García could return for a late-season push, giving Texas a thinner but dangerous offense. The pitching and bullpen, led by Shawn Armstrong, held down Houston and kept playoff dreams afloat, but only a village effort will close the gap in a brutal closing stretch.

The Rangers’ path hinges on consistent offense from the supporting cast and energy in the clubhouse, not just the big names. Freeman’s energy, Jung’s swing adjustments, and Burger’s health/timing form the core of a potential surge. If Seager and García return, the lineup balance shifts from a rally-driven squad to a more stable run-producing unit, complicating matchups for playoff contenders as they chase the last 18 games needed for 86 wins.