|
'''Lucas Daniel Williams''' (born August 9, 1996) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[Utility player (baseball)|utility player]] for the [[Atlanta Braves]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], [[San Francisco Giants]], [[Miami Marlins]], and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]. He was drafted by the Phillies in the third round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft|2015 MLB draft]], and he made his MLB debut in 2021. He has played every position other than [[catcher]] in both the minor leagues and the major leagues. |
|
'''Lucas Daniel Williams''' (born August 9, 1996) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[Utility player (baseball)|utility player]] in the [[Atlanta Braves]] organization. He has previously played in MLB for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], [[San Francisco Giants]], [[Miami Marlins]], and [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]. He was drafted by the Phillies in the third round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft|2015 MLB draft]], and he made his MLB debut in 2021. He has played every position other than [[catcher]] in both the minor leagues and the major leagues. |
|
On March 20, 2025, Williams was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.[{{cite news |title=Braves sign veteran player Alex Verdugo to add depth in outfield |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/mar/20/braves-sign-veteran-player-alex-verdugo-to-add/ |access-date=September 6, 2025 |work=Chattanooga Times Free Press |agency=Associated Press |date=March 20, 2025}}] On May 9, the Braves selected Williams' contract, adding him to their active roster.[{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Eddie Rosario Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/braves-designate-eddie-rosario-for-assignment.html |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] He was designated for assignment by the team on September 4.[{{Cite web |date=2025-09-04 |title=Braves release Canadian RHP Cal Quantrill after two starts |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/braves-release-canadian-rhp-cal-quantrill-after-two-starts/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |publisher=Sportsnet |language=en}}] On September 6, Williams cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.[{{cite web | last=Smajovits | first=Harrison | title=Infielder Accepts Braves Outright Triple-A Assignment | website=Atlanta Braves On SI | date=2025-09-06 | url=https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/news/luke-williams-accepts-braves-outright-triple-a-assignment-01k4g1kbtvsj | access-date=2025-11-09}}] On September 14, the Braves added Williams back to their active roster.[{{Cite web |last=Deeds |first=Nick |date=September 14, 2025 |title=Braves Select Luke Williams, Place Jake Fraley On IL |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/09/braves-select-luke-williams-place-jake-fraley-on-injured-list.html |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] In 39 total appearances for Atlanta, he slashed .129/.176/.194 with five RBI and five stolen bases. On October 1, Williams was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Gwinnett; he elected free agency the following day.[{{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Jason |title=Kelenic's tenure with Braves comes to an end after electing free agency |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/jarred-kelenic-becomes-free-agent-after-being-outrighted-by-braves |access-date=October 7, 2025 |publisher=MLB.com |date=October 3, 2025}}] |
|
On March 20, 2025, Williams was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.[{{cite news |title=Braves sign veteran player Alex Verdugo to add depth in outfield |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/mar/20/braves-sign-veteran-player-alex-verdugo-to-add/ |access-date=September 6, 2025 |work=Chattanooga Times Free Press |agency=Associated Press |date=March 20, 2025}}] On May 9, the Braves selected Williams' contract, adding him to their active roster.[{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Eddie Rosario Elects Free Agency |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/braves-designate-eddie-rosario-for-assignment.html |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] He was designated for assignment by the team on September 4.[{{Cite web |date=2025-09-04 |title=Braves release Canadian RHP Cal Quantrill after two starts |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/braves-release-canadian-rhp-cal-quantrill-after-two-starts/ |access-date=2025-09-04 |publisher=Sportsnet |language=en}}] On September 6, Williams cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.[{{cite web | last=Smajovits | first=Harrison | title=Infielder Accepts Braves Outright Triple-A Assignment | website=Atlanta Braves On SI | date=2025-09-06 | url=https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/news/luke-williams-accepts-braves-outright-triple-a-assignment-01k4g1kbtvsj | access-date=2025-11-09}}] On September 14, the Braves added Williams back to their active roster.[{{Cite web |last=Deeds |first=Nick |date=September 14, 2025 |title=Braves Select Luke Williams, Place Jake Fraley On IL |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/09/braves-select-luke-williams-place-jake-fraley-on-injured-list.html |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}] In 39 total appearances for Atlanta, he slashed .129/.176/.194 with five RBI and five stolen bases. On October 1, Williams was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Gwinnett; he elected free agency the following day.[{{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Jason |title=Kelenic's tenure with Braves comes to an end after electing free agency |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/jarred-kelenic-becomes-free-agent-after-being-outrighted-by-braves |access-date=October 7, 2025 |publisher=MLB.com |date=October 3, 2025}}] |
|
On January 18, 2026, Williams re-signed with the Braves organization on a minor league contract.[{{Cite web|title=Braves, Luke Williams Agree To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/01/braves-luke-williams-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=January 23, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}] On April 11, his contract was selected by the Braves.[{{Cite web |date=2026-04-11 |title=Braves' Luke Williams: Selected to MLB roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-luke-williams-selected-to-mlb-roster/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}] On April 13, Williams was designated for assignment by Atlanta after going hitless in two appearances. |
|
On January 18, 2026, Williams re-signed with the Braves organization on a minor league contract.[{{Cite web|title=Braves, Luke Williams Agree To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/01/braves-luke-williams-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=January 23, 2026|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}] On April 11, his contract was selected by the Braves.[{{Cite web |date=2026-04-11 |title=Braves' Luke Williams: Selected to MLB roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-luke-williams-selected-to-mlb-roster/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}}] On April 13, Williams was designated for assignment by Atlanta after going hitless in two appearances. He elected free agency and then re-signed with the Braves on a new minor league contract a day later. |
Like
0
Dislike
0
Love
0
Funny
0
Angry
0
Sad
0
Wow
0
