HELENA NABS ANOTHER FREE AGENT

Helena is at it again! First, they gave Bill Barkley a guaranteed max deal. And now, please welcome Vic Rios. Rios and Helena agreed on a 5-year/$42.5M deal, which includes a mutual option for S19.

They went all-in for Barkley, but was able to get Rios for a somewhat cheap price. Rios displays great defense, above-average speed, and excels against right-handed pitching at the plate. He's never been an everyday type player, so expect Rios to possibly sit some games out later in the season.

It's a good move for Helena. A team desperate to make some noise in the always-tough NL West.