Ben Williamson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Grabbing seat Wednesday Williamson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact He had two doubles and plated three runs in Tuesday's win over the White Sox, but he finds himself on the bench a day later. Williamson and Richie Palacios have shared second base for the Rays this season and it will be Palacios handling the keystone Wednesday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Drives in three runs Tuesday Williamson went 2-for-3 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored during the Rays' 8-5 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.

Impact Williamson helped give the Rays a 3-0 lead in the first inning after his sacrifice bunt brought two of his teammates home (one earned), before logging RBI doubles in the third and seventh. It was his first multi-RBI game of the season and fourth game with at least two hits, with his last taking place April 3 against the Twins. Williamson has opened the season slashing .271/.340/.354 with two steals, 11 runs scored and six RBI across 54 plate appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

McClanahan earns his first win since 2023 as the Rays beat the White Sox 8-5

Shane McClanahan pitched five innings for his first win in nearly three years, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-5

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz has uneven MLB debut in loss to Rays

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz had an uneven major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night after being recalled from Triple-A Charlott...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Heading to bench Sunday Williamson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Williamson had started in 10 of the past 11 games, but he'll take a seat Sunday while Taylor Walls and Richie Palacios form the Rays' middle-infield tandem. Once Gavin Lux (shoulder) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list and take over as the Rays' primary second baseman against right-handed pitching, Williamson could move into a utility role and see his playing time drop.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in starting nine Williamson will start at second base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact After being activated from the injured list, Taylor Walls (oblique) will cover shortstop in the Rays' home opener, but Williamson will remain in the lineup for a seventh straight game while shifting over to the keystone. Through his first nine games with the Rays, Williamson is hitting .281, but he's not offering much aid in other categories (zero home runs, one steal, seven runs and three RBI). Even so, Williamson's slick fielding and ability to hit for contact may be enough for him to stick around in a near-everyday role in the Tampa Bay middle infield.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins

Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray's first grand slam

Tristan Gray hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run seventh inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 home-opener victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Idle against righty Williamson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The right-handed-hitting Williamson was part of the Opening Day lineup while the Rays faced off against lefty Matthew Liberatore, but he's been held out of the starting nine for two straight games versus right-handers. Williamson looks like he may have to settle for the short side of a platoon at second base with Richie Palacios until the Rays get Gavin Lux (shoulder) back from the injured list.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Williamson is not in Tampa Bay's starting lineup against St. Louis on Saturday.

Impact Williamson is coming off a strong performance Opening Day on Thursday against the Cardinals, when he went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. He'll be on the bench to open Saturday's game while Richie Palacios starts at second base and bats eighth.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson's 2-run HR leads Cardinals' 9-7 rally over Rays

Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer to cap off an eight-run outburst in the sixth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

McClanahan survives scare during final live BP session ST. LOUIS -- Shane McClanahan was nearing the end of his second and final simulated inning Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium, the final s...

MARCH 26 • MLB.COM

Ben Williamson Is Already Giving Rays An Early Return On Mariners Trade Ben Williamson is off to a strong start with the Rays this spring, hitting .375 with two home runs in his first 36 plate appearances. Tampa...

MARCH 21 • SI.COM

Turning heads in camp Williamson has impressed manager Kevin Cash this spring with his ability to handle second base and shortstop in addition to his burgeoning power, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Networ...

Impact "The bat has really come to life," Cash said of Williamson. "He's a big, strong guy and the power has kind of showed up here. He's had some big at-bats and drives the ball well, so it looks like he can really help us." Acquired this offseason from Seattle, Williamson is hitting .375 with two home runs, two steals and a 5:4 K:BB in 36 plate appearances this spring. While the righty-hitting Williamson figures to be in the lineup against lefties, his strong spring and quality defense at multiple positions opens the door for him to find work against righties as well.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rays have smart Ben Williamson strategy that Mariners foolishly never considered The anticipation and hope of a new baseball season is upon us, with pitchers and catchers reporting this week for the Mariners in Peoria. Th...

FEBRUARY 10 • SODOMOJO.COM

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand Before Spring Training?

As pitchers and catchers get set to report this week, here’s where all 30 teams stand with spring training on the horizon.

FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand Before Spring Training?

Rays land INF Williamson in 3-way deal with Mariners, Cardinals ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays got involved in their third three-team trade of the offseason on Monday, acquiring infielder Ben Williamson from...

FEBRUARY 3 • MLB.COM

Mariners make long-awaited Brendan Donovan trade thanks to unexpected tactic The Mariners finally pulled off a trade for Brendan Donovan on Monday. It may have been made possible by how they hyped Ben Williamson.

FEBRUARY 2 • SODOMOJO.COM

Mariners acquire All-Star Brendan Donovan from Cardinals in three-team trade with Rays

The Seattle Mariners have acquired All-Star infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Heading to Tampa Bay The Rays acquired Williamson from the Mariners on Monday as part of a three-team trade involving the Cardinals, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Brendan Donovan is headed to Seattle as part of the deal. Williams is a glove-first third baseman who slashed just .253/.294/.310 with one homer in 85 regular-season games for the Mariners in 2025. He is now stuck behind Junior Caminero in Tampa Bay, so Williamson could begin the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Durham.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

What’s Next: Reds Reunite With Eugenio Suárez As Mariners Add An All-Star

Four years after getting traded from the Reds to the Mariners, Eugenio Suárez is now going from Seattle back to Cincinnati.

FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: Reds Reunite With Eugenio Suárez As Mariners Add An All-Star

Mariners hungry for 1st World Series appearance after disappointing end to banner 2025 season

The Seattle Mariners are fresh off one of their most successful seasons, when they came within one win of reaching their first World Series

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Mariners are preparing their fans for an epic third base position battle The Mariners won't be pursuing any third basemen in free agency and will instead depend on Colt Emerson and Ben Williamson.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

Mariners have a future Gold Glove Award winner hiding in plain sight The Seattle Mariners have several candidates who can genuinely win a Gold Glove Award next season, including Ben Williamson if he gets enoug...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

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