7 articles
ATL • PR-SS
about 2 months ago
Williams returns to Atlanta as a versatile bench depth option after getting into 29 contests last season, slashing just .129/.176/.194 with zero homers, five RBI and five stolen bases across 39 plate appearances. His defensive malleability offers some appeal in a reserve role but he’s more of a short-term stopgap than a plausible long-term solution. He can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.
ATL • PR-SS
6 months ago
Williams has been summoned to fill the spot on Atlanta’s bench vacated by an injured Jake Fraley (oblique). The 29-year-old’s defensive versatility makes him an ideal fit in a bench role, but he went just 4-for-30 with five steals in 38 games earlier this season at the big-league level.
ATL • PR-SS
6 months ago
Williams had been designated for assignment earlier in the week, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra depth for the Braves at the Triple-A level. The 29-year-old went just 4-for-30 with five stolen bases in his limited action with the big league club.
ATL • PR-SS
7 months ago
Jake Fraley was activated to take Williams’ spot on the Braves’ active roster. The severity of the oblique strain is not yet known, but Williams is going to miss a couple of weeks at a minimum while recovering.