Alika Williams - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Launches second homer Williams went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Williams has taken on a starting role at shortstop during Jacob Wilson's (thumb) latest absence. Over seven games since he returned to the majors, Williams has gone 8-for-24 (.333) with three RBI. The infielder is batting .304 with an .811 OPS, two homers, eight RBI, 11 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases over 73 plate appearances in the majors this season. Williams will need to keep the bat hot to make sure prospect Joshua Kuroda-Grauer stays between second base and third base rather than at shortstop for his playing time.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Langeliers hits No. 20 and A's back Ginn with 3 HRs in 7-1 win over Dodgers that snaps 4-game skid

Shea Langeliers hit his 20th home run and the Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 to stop a four-game losing streak, their longest this season

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Making fifth straight start Williams will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Williams will cover shortstop for a fifth straight game after going 4-for-15 with three runs and two RBI over the previous four contests while filling in for Jacob Wilson (thumb). With the Athletics moving Wilson to the injured list Monday, Williams' run atop the depth chart could be extended, though he'll have to fend off Tripe-A Las Vegas call-ups Darell Hernaiz and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer for playing time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Langeliers caps 7-run 5th inning that boosts Athletics over Angels 9-3

Shea Langeliers capped a seven-run rally in the fifth with the Athletics’ sixth straight single, backing J

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Athletics place Zack Gelof on injured list with hand contusion

The Athletics have placed infielder Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list because of a contusion on his right hand

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Gelof placed on injured list with right hand contusion WEST SACRAMENTO — The Athletics recalled infielder Alika Williams from Triple-A Las Vegas and placed utility player Zack Gelof on the 10-day...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Up from Triple-A The Athletics recalled Williams from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact The 27-year-old will return to the active roster as the replacement for Zack Gelof (hand), who landed on the injured list Thursday. Williams has been fairly productive during his time in the big leagues, slashing .289/.319/.467 with a homer, five RBI and six runs scored across 48 plate appearances with the A's. However, he'll likely be limited to a bench role while Max Muncy sees the largest increase in playing time with Gelof on the shelf.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Alika Williams Deserves Better From Athletics The infielder has been a strong piece of the team over the last few weeks, but the A's have elected to send him down.

JUNE 22 • SI.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Williams to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

Impact Williams has been productive through 14 games in June with six extra-base hits and a .343/.378/.571 slash line, but he'll be the odd man out for a roster spot. Joey Meneses was added to the big-league roster Sunday and is starting at designated hitter in the series finale versus the Angels.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

A's add veteran Meneses, lefty Krook; reliever Barlow DFA'd The Athletics selected first baseman Joey Meneses and left-handed pitcher Matt Krook from Triple-A Las Vegas and optioned infielder Alika Wi...

JUNE 21 • MLB.COM

Gets aboard four times Williams went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rockies.

Impact Williams remained on the roster even after Max Muncy and Jacob Wilson returned from the injured list over the last week. While Williams is likely to be ticketed for a bench role, he's doing his best to make a competition of things, going 8-for-19 (.421) over his last six contests. On the year, he's batting .278 with a .788 OPS, one home run, four doubles, five RBI, five runs scored and no stolen bases over 39 plate appearances.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Soderstrom sends A's past Rockies 7-5 for 4th straight comeback victory in Las Vegas

Pinch-hitter Tyler Soderstrom delivered a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 for their fourth straight comeback victory

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Hits first career homer Williams went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact Williams was playing in his 99th major-league Wednesday and finally clubbed his first homer, a sixth-inning blast off Brandon Sproat. Since he was traded from the Pirates on May 16, Williams has appeared in 16 games, batting .212 with a .599 OPS, four RBI, four runs scored, two doubles and no stolen bases over 35 plate appearances. He's part of a three-man battle for two spots in the lineup on the left side of the infield right now -- Williams has started six of the last eight games at shortstop but could cede some time to Max Muncy, who was activated from the injured list Monday after recovering from a broken hand. Zack Gelof's usage at third base is likely to impact Muncy's playing time, which could trickle down to Williams depending on who's got the hot bat.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cortes and Butler homer to rally A's to 4-3 win over the Brewers

Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler hit towering home runs in the seventh inning to rally the Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and win the series

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Kurtz, Rooker HRs, Jump's 6 1/3 scoreless innings power Athletics past Astros 5-0

Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker homered, Gage Jump worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-0 to avoid a series sweep

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Crow-Armstrong's RBI single in the bottom of the 9th lifts Cubs past the Athletics 7-6

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bloop RBI single capped a four-run ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 7-6 to avoid a three-game series sweep

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Kurtz drives in winning run in 10th as A's beat Cubs 5-4; Chicago's Happ reaches 1,000 career hits

Nick Kurtz singled in automatic runner Alika Williams in the 10th inning, and the Athletics rallied for a second straight win, 5-4 over the sliding Chicago Cubs

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Athletics hit 3 homers to beat Yankees 6-4 and snap a 4-game losing streak

Shea Langeliers and and Nick Kurtz each hit two-run homers to lead the Athletics to a 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees that snapped a four-game losing streak

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Cortes homers, Kurtz reaches base for 47th straight game as A's beat Padres 5-2

Carlos Cortes hit a leadoff home run and Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 47 games as the AL West-leading Athletics beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 to avoid a three-game swe...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Pirates give Alika Williams a fresh start while chasing pitching upside The Pittsburgh Pirates did right by Alika Williams. They also did something they have to keep doing if they want to maximize the margins of...

MAY 17 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Traded to Athletics The Pirates traded Williams to the Athletics on Saturday in exchange for Kyle Robinson.

Impact The 27-year-old infielder will join the Athletics' active roster immediately upon coming over from Pittsburgh, replacing Michael Stefanic. Williams hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2024, but he's done well to earn an opportunity by slashing .317/.385/.467 with two homers, 18 RBI and 19 runs scored through 135 plate appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis. His clearest path to playing time with the A's will be in the short side of a platoon at second base with Jeff McNeil.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to win utility gig The Pirates reassigned Williams to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Williams will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Red Sox in the Pirates' Grapefruit League finale, but the 27-year-old will fall short in his bid for a utility spot on the Bucs' Opening Day roster. He's expected to report to Triple-A Indianapolis, where he spent the entire 2025 season while slashing .268/.329/.392 with nine home runs and four steals across 394 plate appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates farm report for June 13, 2025: Alika Williams hits walk-off single for Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 38-28) scored in the bottom of the 11th to beat St. Paul (Twins), 7-6. SS Alika Williams (.231) went 3 for 5 with th...

JUNE 14, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Clears waivers Williams cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old infielder was booted off the Pirates' 40-man roster Monday to make room for Tim Mayza, but Williams went unclaimed off waivers and will officially remain in the organization. He slashed .311/.384/.396 with 13 RBI across 186 plate appearances in Triple-A last season, but he owns just a .529 OPS over his major-league career.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster The Pirates designated Williams for assignment Monday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Tim Mayza, whose signing was officially announced Monday. Williams, who turns 26 in March, has managed just a .202/.257/.271 batting line with zero home runs over 208 plate appearances at the major-league level.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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