[1] On December 16, 2002, the Braves traded Helms and John Foster to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Ray King.

[2] Following a successful first season with the Brewers, in which he hit 23 home runs and collected 67 RBI, he suffered a knee injury in a game against the Montreal Expos.

After returning from the disabled list, he struggled to regain his previous form as well as playing time, being demoted to backup duties behind Russell Branyan.

On November 15, 2006, Helms agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract-in-principle with the Philadelphia Phillies, which included a club option for the third year.

On April 2, 2008, he was designated for assignment by the Phillies,[3] and three days later was traded to the Florida Marlins, in exchange for cash considerations.