Rangers Outfielder Gifts Teammate $25,000 Rolex for Jersey Number

Brandon Nimmo thanks Michael Helman for giving up his No. 24 jersey with a generous gift.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:12pm

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In a heartwarming gesture, Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo gifted his teammate Michael Helman a Rolex watch worth around $25,000 as a thank you for Helman agreeing to give up his No. 24 jersey number to Nimmo after being traded to the team.

Why it matters

This story highlights the camaraderie and appreciation between teammates, even when one is a high-profile, big-money acquisition. It showcases how players can make meaningful gestures to acknowledge and reward their teammates' selflessness.

The details

A few months after Helman agreed to give up his No. 24 jersey to Nimmo following the Rangers' trade for the outfielder, Nimmo surprised Helman in the team's locker room by presenting him with a luxury Rolex watch as a gesture of gratitude. Nimmo, who is in the middle of an 8-year, $162 million contract, wanted the number to pay homage to his childhood hero Ken Griffey Jr. and his older brother.

  • Helman agreed to give up his No. 24 jersey to Nimmo a few months ago.

The players

Brandon Nimmo

A 32-year-old outfielder for the Texas Rangers who was recently acquired in a trade from the New York Mets. Nimmo is in the middle of an 8-year, $162 million contract.

Michael Helman

A Rangers outfielder who graciously gave up his No. 24 jersey number to Nimmo after the trade.

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What they’re saying

“Dude, I appreciate you. You didn't have to do that.”

— Michael Helman (Video footage)

The takeaway

This story showcases the positive impact that small acts of generosity and appreciation can have between teammates, even at the highest levels of professional sports. It highlights how a simple gesture like giving up a jersey number can be rewarded in a meaningful way, fostering camaraderie and goodwill within a team.