Luke Williams - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Phillies try to keep home win streak alive, host the Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves aiming to continue a four-game home winning streak

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies play the Braves after Schwarber's 4-home run game

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves after Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs on Thursday in a 19-4 win over the Braves

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies head into matchup with the Braves on losing streak

The Philadelphia Phillies look to break a three-game losing streak when they play the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Marlins and Braves meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves visit the Marlins to begin 3-game series

The Miami Marlins start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets look to sweep series against the Braves

The New York Mets will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets take on the Braves after Baty's 4-hit game

The New York Mets play the Atlanta Braves after Brett Baty had four hits on Friday in a 12-7 win over the Braves

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves third baseman Austin Riley's injury-shortened season ends following core surgery

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss the remainder of the season after having core injury surgery on Thursday

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on 10-day IL Atlanta placed Williams on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique Thursday.

Impact Williams hasn't appeared at the plate since Aug. 9 versus Miami. He's slashing .103/.156/.172 with two extra-base hits, five RBI, five runs scored, four stolen bases and a 1:9 BB:K across 32 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eli White's 2 HRs Help Braves Beat Reds in MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol

The Braves beat the Reds on Sunday, 4-2, in the rain-delayed MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Eli White's 2 HRs Help Braves Beat Reds in MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol

Luke Williams makes incredible play to get Braves out of jam vs. Reds