The San Francisco Giants were in an extreme roster pinch. The Texas Rangers are the beneficiary.

The Giants waived Jose Butto after the World Series and the Rangers claimed him off waivers and put him on the 40-man roster on Monday, giving Texas a potential right-handed arm to work in a set-up role against presumed closer Jacob Latz next season.

To make room, the Rangers designated outfielder Michael Helman for assignment, and he went unclaimed on waivers. He was assigned to Triple-A Round Rock. He does not have the service time to refuse the assignment.

Jose Butto Joins Rangers

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jose Butto. Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Butto pitched just two innings for the Giants last season and developed a blood clot in his arm that required surgery and ended his season. He’s expected to be ready for 2027. The Giants had nearly 20 players on their 60-day injured list and they had to either be activated or waived before Monday’s 5 p.m.…