TAYLOR WILLIAMS NEWS

Stays in orgnization The Marlins outrighted Williams to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.

Impact Williams will finish the season as a member of the Miami organization after none of baseball's other 29 teams were willing to put in a waiver claim for the reliever when he was designated for assignment last week. Before losing his spot on the 40-man roster, Williams made six appearances out of the Miami bullpen, giving up six runs (five earned) in 6.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Miami Williams was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams was claimed off waivers by the Marlins in early September, and he was removed from the 40-man roster after surrendering five runs on nine hits with a 3:5 K:BB over 6.1 innings. The 30-year-old could head to Triple-A Jacksonville if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Marlins Williams was claimed off waivers by the Marlins on Monday.

Impact Williams was cast off the Padres' 40-man roster Friday, but he'll presumably join Miami's major-league bullpen after infielder Deven Marrero was designated for assignment Monday. The right-hander has pitched well in a limited sample in the big leagues this year, as he's recorded a 1.69 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 5.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Tatis-Machado atop order vs. Astros; Taylor Williams DFA as Arrieta comes off IL Padres reliever Taylor Williams appeared in just six games after the Padres acquired him in August 2020

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Designated for assignment Williams was designated for assignment by the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Williams was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Wednesday, but he didn't make an appearance following his activation. He was effective across five relief appearances in the majors this year and posted a 1.69 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 5.1 innings, but he'll be cast off the 40-man roster after right-hander Jake Arrieta (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks pound Darvish with 6-run 3rd, beat Padres 8-3

Josh VanMeter homered in a six-run third inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked out Yu Darvish on the way to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Reinstated from 60-day IL Williams (knee) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Williams had been on the injured list since mid-April due to knee inflammation, but he joined Triple-A El Paso on a rehab assignment in early August. Across nine rehab appearances, the right-hander posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 13.1 innings. He was used in a versatile role out of the bullpen during his limited sample early in the year and will be available in some setup situations if needed.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heading out on rehab assignment Williams (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact He has been sidelined since mid-April, so Williams may need a week or more to build up to the point that he can rejoin the big-league bullpen. Once he completes his rehab assignment, Williams will occupy a low-leverage relief role.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Williams (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Williams has been on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation since April 14, and he hasn't yet resumed throwing off a mound. It's not very surprising to see him land on the 60-day injured list, and he won't be eligible to return until mid-June at the earliest. However, a better idea of his return timetable could come into focus once he begins mound work. Right-hander Sam McWilliams was claimed off waivers from the Mets in a corresponding move.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to throw off mound Williams (knee) is playing catch but has not begun throwing off a mound, Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Manager Jayce Tingler indicated that Williams recently underwent "I guess you would say like a scope in the meniscus in the knee," helping to explain the reliever's prolonged absence. Williams remains without a timeframe for a return but appears to be progressing.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle takes 5-game losing streak into matchup with San Diego

Seattle is looking to snap its five-game losing streak with a win over San Diego

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Hosmer, Padres beat Mariners 6-4 for 8th straight win

Eric Hosmer hit a two-run, bases-loaded single and Fernando Tatis Jr. came around and scored on an error on the play to highlight the five-run fifth inning for the San Diego Padres...

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Weathers expected to start for San Diego against Seattle

The Mariners will start Justus Sheffield on Saturday while the Padres are expected to counter with Ryan Weathers

MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Padres play Mariners, aim to build on Musgrove's strong showing

San Diego looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Joe Musgrove

MAY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Not close to return Williams (knee) is not slated to begin a rehab stint any time soon, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams was place on the 10-day injured list in mid-April, so he is technically eligible to rejoin the club. However, the right-hander is still recovering and doesn't appear to be close to ramping up his activity. The organization has not provided a timeframe for Williams' return.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers play the Padres following Urias' strong showing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Julio Urias

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press

To IL with knee inflammation Williams was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right knee inflammation.

Impact He has allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings (five appearances). Dan Altavilla (calf) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets spot on roster The Padres informed Williams on Monday that he would be included on the Opening Day roster, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Due to a slew of injuries to other relievers along with the fact that he had no minor-league options remaining, Williams was able to nail down a spot in the San Diego bullpen. Williams saved six games for the Mariners in 2020 before coming over to San Diego in a deal at the trade deadline, but he's not expected to be much of a factor for the Friars in the late innings in 2021. Mark Melancon, Emilio Pagan and Drew Pomeranz look like the clear top three candidates for saves to begin the season, and Williams will probably be pushed further down the pecking order once Austin Adams (elbow) is cleared to return from the injured list.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes shoulder injury Williams (shoulder) is listed among the Padres' available relievers for Monday's Cactus League finale versus the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Williams battled a left shoulder injury earlier this month, but he re-entered San Diego's pitching schedule over the weekend, tossing a scoreless inning in Friday's game against the Mariners. His inclusion on the pitching schedule three days later suggests he's feeling fine physically, leaving the door open for him to secure a spot on the Padres' 26-man Opening Day roster.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Williams left Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs with shoulder tightness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams was hurt in the sixth inning when he dove for a ball thrown to him while covering first base on a groundball. Though the right-hander returned to pitch in the seventh, his shoulder tightened up on him, causing his outing to come to an end. Williams, who is in contention for one of the final spots in the Padres' bullpen, was expected to be reevaluated Thursday.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned again Williams was optioned to San Diego's alternate training site Monday.

Impact Williams has appeared in 15 games this season for the Padres, accruing a 6.14 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with a 20:7 K:BB over 14.2 innings of relief work. Joey Lucchesi was recalled in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate site Williams was optioned to the Padres' alternate training site Thursday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Williams went from being the Mariners closer to a roster casualty with his new team after the trade deadline. He wasn't close to the saves mix in San Diego anyway, but now he can be cut loose in all redraft leagues.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one run in Padres debut Williams tossed one inning Tuesday against Colorado, allowing a run on two hits while striking out one.

Impact Williams' first appearance since joining San Diego came in the sixth inning of a game that the Padres led by seven runs. The right-hander yielded a run on a double and a single while throwing 22 pitches (14 strikes). Williams notched six saves while serving as Seattle's primary closer prior to the trade that moved him down the coast, but he appears to be slated for a low-leverage bullpen role with the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tatís hits 15th home run, Padres win series with A's

Fernando Tatís Jr. matched Angels slugger Mike Trout for the majors' home run lead with his 15th, a two-run drive in the seventh inning of the San Diego Padres’ back-and-forth 5-3...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadline

San Diego acted boldly once again

AUGUST 31, 2020 • Associated Press