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Braves finalize 2026 NL Wild Card Series roster ATLANTA -- Choosing to carry just 11 pitchers, the Braves opted to bring both Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams up from Triple-A to be part of...

SEPTEMBER 29 • MLB.COM

On Atlanta's playoff roster Atlanta selected Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports.

Impact Williams spent virtually all of the 2026 season at Gwinnett, slashing only .218/.311/.367 with 37 steals in 103 games. He will be available as a utility option and pinch runner off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Popped by Washington The Nationals selected Williams with the No. 79 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.

Impact The 18-year-old Williams has elite speed and strong overall tools but has some rawness to his game. His ability to remain at shortstop will likely depend how well he matures and allows the game to slow down since he currently plays at full speed all the time.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Braves bring back Luke Williams on minor league deal amid roster shuffle Atlanta Braves re-sign Luke Williams to a minor league deal, adding versatile depth to Triple-A Gwinnett amid roster movement.

APRIL 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

Back with Atlanta Williams and Atlanta agreed on a minor-league contract Thursday.

Impact Williams elected free agency Wednesday after being designated for assignment by Atlanta on Monday, but he will now return to the organization. The 29-year-old will look to impress with Triple-A Gwinnett in an attempt to potentially earn another shot with the major-league roster down the road this year.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Elects free agency Williams elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Williams refused an outright assignment after being removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster. He could wind up returning on a minor-league contract, but for now the utility player is free to sign anywhere.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 15 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Removed from 40-man roster Atlanta designated Williams for assignment Monday.

Impact Williams was added to the active roster this past weekend to take the spot vacated by Michael Harris (paternity), but with Harris now back in tow, Williams has been scrubbed from both the 26-man and 40-man rosters. He will likely clear waivers and stay in the organization as utility depth.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB roster Atlanta selected Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Williams will join the big club to replace Michael Harris, who was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Williams posted just a .370 OPS over 34 plate appearances with Atlanta last season but is slashing .241/.313/.414 to begin the year at Triple-A.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minor-league camp Atlanta assigned Williams to minor-league camp Friday.

Impact Williams, a 29-year-old utility player, was a long shot to make the big-league roster, and Friday's move confirms he'll open 2026 in the minor leagues. Williams went 6-for-30 (.200) with one homer, one double and a 4:10 BB:K during spring training.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Atlanta on MiLB deal Atlanta re-signed Williams to a minor-league contract Jan. 18.

Impact Williams elected free agency earlier in the offseason after being cast off Atlanta's 40-man roster, but he's found his way back into the organization on a minor-league pact. The 29-year-old has managed just a .212/.270/.280 batting line covering parts of five major-league seasons, but Williams will give Atlanta some utility depth.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Enters open market Williams elected free agency Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams was pushed off Atlanta's 40-man roster after slashing just .129/.176/.194 over 34 plate appearances in the big leagues this season. He's never been regarded as much of an offensive threat, so he'll have to rely on his versatile glove to net him a deal in the offseason.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A Atlanta outrighted Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Williams played in 45 games for Atlanta this season, though he only managed a .370 OPS through 34 plate appearances. Assuming the 29-year-old opts for free agency, his defensive versatility may be enough to draw interest from another organization looking to boost its minor-league depth.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves place outfielder Jake Fraley on injured list with oblique injury and recall Luke Williams

The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in majors Atlanta selected Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact The utility man was outrighted to Gwinnett last weekend after being designated for assignment by Atlanta, but he's back in the big leagues with Jake Fraley (oblique) landing on the injured list. Williams has gone 4-for-30 with five stolen bases in 44 MLB games this season and is unlikely to see much playing time while up with the big club.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Atlanta selected Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Williams cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

Impact Williams will officially remain in Atlanta's farm system after being designated for assignment Thursday. The 29-year-old utility man has been a liability at the plate in both MLB and Triple-A this year, though his versatility could become valuable if Atlanta's depth is tested down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jurickson Profar and Daysbel Hernandez are back, plus more Braves moves Luke Williams is DFAed, Cal Quantrill is released, Wander Suero is claimed off waivers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

DFA'd by Atlanta Atlanta designated Williams for assignment Thursday.

Impact Williams went just 4-for-30 at the plate with Atlanta this season while driving in five RBI and scoring five runs. He'll now end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room for Wander Suero, who was claimed off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday. Williams' defensive versatility could allow him to get claimed by another team, though he remains a non-factor on offense.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves claim infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Rays

The Atlanta Braves have claimed infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns from injured list Atlanta activated Williams (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Williams has missed the last week and a half with an oblique strain and will bypass a rehab assignment and rejoin Atlanta. The utility player will serve in a bench role for Atlanta during the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Atlanta activated Williams (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Williams has missed the last week-and-a-half with an oblique strain and will bypass a rehab assignment. The utility player will serve in a bench role for Atlanta during the final month.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs host the Braves to start 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Braves, look to continue home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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