Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory
The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta BravesJULY 30 • Associated Press
LUKE WILLIAMS #37 - SHORTSTOP - ATLANTA BRAVES
0 HR •
5 RBI •
.129 AVG
0 HR
5 RBI
.129 AVG
Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout
Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single in the 10th inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta BravesJULY 30 • Associated Press
Tough night Friday Williams went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts after replacing Austin Riley (abdomen) in the fourth inning of Friday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact Williams also committed a throwing error at third base after being pressed into duty when Riley exited the game with what the team labeled as lower-abdominal tightness. Williams has seen little action this season in a utility role, going just 2-for-18 in 25 games for Atlanta. There's no word yet on the severity of Riley's injury, but with the All-Star break coming up, he may be held out the rest of the weekend just as a precaution, leaving Williams as the only viable option currently on the big-league roster to fill in at the hot corner.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Braves' Austin Riley leaves game against Cardinals with abdominal tightness
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited the game against St. Louis after three innings due to abdominal tightnessJULY 12 • Associated Press
How Atlanta Braves' Luke Williams draws his way into game-day readiness Luke Williams doesn’t just picture the moment — he puts it on paper.
JUNE 26 • AJC.COM
Riley's sacrifice fly in 10th inning caps Braves' comeback for 5-4 win over Mets
Austin Riley hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to deep center field in the 10th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 comeback win over the New York MetsJUNE 18 • Associated Press
Giants beat the slumping Braves 5-4 in 10 innings on a wild pitch
Tyler Fitzgerald scored on a wild pitch by Pierce Johnson with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 for their third straight winJUNE 7 • Associated Press
Story's go-ahead homer helps Red Sox snap 5-game skid in 5-1 win over Braves
Trevor Story hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a five-game skid with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday nightMAY 31 • Associated Press
Chris Sale reaches 2,500 strikeouts, Braves beat Phillies 9-3 for a doubleheader split
Chris Sale became the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts, pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night to split...MAY 30 • Associated Press
Ronald Acuña Jr. hits long homer on first pitch in his return to Braves after missing 1 year
Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his first pitch 467 feet for a home run in his dramatic return to the Atlanta BravesMAY 23 • Associated Press
Added to roster Atlanta selected Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Impact Williams was removed from the 40-man roster during spring training but has made his way back to the majors in spite of a .132/.205/.145 batting line this season at Gwinnett. The 28-year-old will offer defensive versatility off the bench.
MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A Williams cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Impact Williams was battling for a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day bench in spring training, but he ultimately missed the cut after going 5-for-32 with three RBI and five runs scored in 16 games. He doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so his demotion to Triple-A will cost him his spot on the 40-man roster, which only makes it that much harder for him to work his way back into the big leagues.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal
The Atlanta Braves bolstered their outfield depth by signing Alex Verdugo to a $1.5 million, one-year contract and optioning him to Triple-A GwinnettMARCH 20 • Associated Press
Heading back to minors Atlanta optioned Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Impact Williams had been filling in at second base for the injured Whit Merrifield (foot) but didn't do much at the plate with a .581 OPS in seven contests. He's being replaced on the roster by Cavan Biggio, whose contract was selected Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Filling in for Merrifield Williams will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Reds.
Impact With Whit Merrifield (foot) likely out until the weekend, Williams should be in store for a look as Atlanta's primary second baseman. Williams will pick up his fifth start in six contests after opening September with a .231 average, two stolen bases, two RBI and one run over 13 at-bats.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Records two hits, swipes bag Williams went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to Toronto.
Impact Williams reached on an infield single in the bottom of the third before going on to swipe his second bag of the campaign. The infielder would later add a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth, while also being charged with two costly fielding errors in the contest. The two hits were Williams' first this month and it marked only his second multi-hit performance on the season. He's now batting .167 (2-for-12) in September with two RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Making rare start Williams will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Impact Williams will enter Atlanta's lineup for just the second time since being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on July 23. He's spelling Gio Urshela, who should be locked into a near-everyday role at third base while Atlanta waits for Austin Riley (hand) to return from the 10-day injured list.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Atlanta recalled Williams from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Impact Williams is taking the roster spot vacated by Austin Riley, who was placed on the paternity list. He could see some reps in the infield while Riley is away but is likely to be sent back down when the latter returns later this week.
JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to minors Atlanta optioned Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Impact The super-utility player was called up from Gwinnett on June 25, but he appeared in just five games over his two weeks with the big club, logging seven at-bats in total. Atlanta opted to replace Williams on the 26-man active roster with Eddie Rosario, who could settle into a regular role in the outfield while Michael Harris (hamstring) is on the injured list.
JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to minor-league camp Atlanta reassigned Williams to minor-league camp Monday.
Impact He was sent to minor-league camp Monday along with David Fletcher, Andrew Velazquez and Eli White, with their demotions suggesting that Forrest Wall has won the final available bench spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster. Williams slashed .125/.200/.250 over 17 games during Grapefruit League play.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Gwinnett Atlanta recalled Williams from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Impact Williams was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers in early June and has since slashed .251/.343/.396 with six homers and 17 steals in 48 games for Gwinnett. The versatile 27-year-old figures to operate in a super-utility and pinch-running role with the NL East leaders.
AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Braves claimed utility INF Luke Williams off... - The Athletic Braves claimed utility INF Luke Williams off waivers from the Dodgers and optioned him. He hit .234 with a .598 OPS in 254 PAs over 3 season...
JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Braves claim INF Luke Williams; Max Fried to 60-day IL The Atlanta Braves transferred LHP Max Fried to the 60-day IL on Monday as infielder Luke Williams was claimed off waivers from the Los Ange...
JUNE 5, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Joins new organization Atlanta claimed Williams off waivers from the Dodgers on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Impact In order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for the 26-year-old utility man, Atlanta shifted Max Fried (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Williams appeared in four games for the Dodgers in April but has otherwise spent the entire 2023 campaign at Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he slashed .262/.339/.446 with six home runs and 11 stolen bases across 198 plate appearances.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A Williams was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact The move clears room on the roster for Max Muncy after Muncy came off the paternity list Friday. Williams will head back to Oklahoma City and he'll likely be an up-and-down option for the Dodgers for the remainder of the 2023 campaign.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
