LUKE WILLIAMS NEWS

Back to bench role Williams is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact He made three consecutive starts at shortstop last week after Miguel Rojas (hamstring) landed on the injured list, but Williams has since moved back to a utility role after Mookie Betts was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday and after Chris Taylor overcame a side injury. Williams will be on the bench for the third straight contest.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by LAD Williams had his contract selected by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams is now on the 40-man roster and will fill the spot on the 26-man roster left vacant by Mookie Betts, who has been placed on the paternity leave list. Williams is not in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Mets and could be in for a brief stay in the bigs.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs MiLB deal Williams signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact Williams was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers back in November and will remain in the Los Angeles system. The 26-year-old utility man recorded a .883 OPS through 58 plate appearances in Triple-A last year but just a .602 mark in 136 PAs split between the Giants and Marlins.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Williams was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Williams saw minimal playing time for the Marlins in recent weeks, starting just three games since the start of September. He'll lose his spot on the active roster after Joey Wendle (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time picks up Williams will start at second base and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Padres, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams will make his fourth start in five games Tuesday, but his inclusion in the lineup is likely a byproduct of southpaw Sean Manaea taking the hill for Miami. Even though his opportunities have picked up of late, the righty-hitting Williams may have a tough time finding regular starts against right-handed pitching following the recent returns of Jon Berti and Brian Anderson from the injured list.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steals three bases Williams went 3-for-3 with a double, a run scored and three stolen bases in a 3-0 win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Williams had a perfect night at the plate and on the basepaths, rapping out three hits and making three successful steal attempts. He took advantage of Mike Minor's low velocity, and none of the throws from Reds catcher Michael Papierski were even close to getting him out. The performance gives Williams nine steals on the season to go along with a slash line of .269/.347/.358 in 49 games played. The speedy backup infielder has shown he has the potential to steal bases in bunches but he remains behind call-up Charles Leblanc on the depth chart.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back into reserve role Williams is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact After starting five consecutive games to begin last week while going 2-for-16 with two walks, a stolen base and three runs, Williams now finds himself on the bench for the fourth consecutive contest. The 25-year-old looks set to fill a utility role for the time being while the Marlins give new call-up Charles Leblanc a look as their everyday third baseman.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from minors The Marlins recalled Williams from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams was optioned to Triple-A two days ago, but he's eligible to rejoin the big club after the Marlins moved Jazz Chisholm (back) to the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Jon Berti is expected to step in for Chisholm as the Marlins' everyday second baseman, while the versatile Williams handles a utility role. Don't expect Williams to see more than a start or two per week, with most of his opportunities likely to come against left-handed pitching.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Williams was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams rejoined the major-league roster at the beginning of June and hit .226 with a double, six runs, an RBI and three stolen base over 21 games during his time with the Marlins. However, he'll head back to the minors after Brian Anderson (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Friday's lineup Williams was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old didn't start in any of the last three games, but he'll take over at third base and bat ninth after Miguel Rojas (foot) was scratched from Friday's lineup. Over 18 games since joining the Marlins, Williams has hit .200 with a double, six runs, an RBI and three stolen bases.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs steal as pinch runner Williams notched a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Mets.

Impact Williams ran for Garrett Cooper after the latter's RBI single in the ninth inning. He was able to get into scoring position, but Williams was left on base as the Marlins' rally fell short. The 25-year-old utility man is up to three steals in four attempts while adding four RBI, six runs scored and a pair of doubles in 32 plate appearances between the Marlins and the Giants this season. He has yet to carve out a regular role, instead mainly serving as a defensive replacement.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Williams went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Astros.

Impact Williams contributed an RBI single in the second inning. He got aboard again in the ninth, stole second base and scored on a Jon Berti single for an insurance run. The utility man hasn't gotten a ton of playing time since he was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on June 1, logging only 12 at-bats. He's posted a .292/.370/.375 slash line in 27 plate appearances between the Marlins and the Giants this season, though he often enters games late as a defensive replacement due to his ability to play all around the field.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to majors The Marlins recalled Williams from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact After being acquired from the Giants last week, Williams didn't have to wait long to join the big club with the Marlins desiring to add another right-handed bat to the roster to replace Brian Anderson (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Miami also moved Joey Wendle (hamstring) to the IL, but Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo are likely first in line to pick up reps at third base in Wendle's stead. Williams, meanwhile, profiles as more of a utility option due to his ability to play every position except catcher and pitcher.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Marlins Williams was traded from the Giants to the Marlins in exchange for Hayden Cantrelle on Thursday.

Impact Williams was designated for assignment by San Francisco last weekend, and he'll now attempt to carve out a role with a new organization. The 25-year-old has appeared in 66 games between the Phillies and Giants over the last two years, and he's hit .245 with a homer, five doubles, nine runs and nine RBI. Williams will likely report to Triple-A Jacksonville following Thursday's trade.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Giants Williams was designated for assignment by the Giants on Saturday.

Impact The 25-year-old was sent down by the Giants in early May, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster as part of a move after Michael Papierski's contract was selected Saturday. Over 10 games at Triple-A Sacramento, Williams hit .378 with four doubles, eight runs, seven RBI and four stolen bases.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Williams was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact The 25-year-old has been with the big-league club for just over a week and will head back Triple-A since Mike Yastrzemski (illness) is returning from the COVID-19 IL. Williams has appeared in eight games for the Giants this season and is 3-for-12 with a double, three RBI, a run and four strikeouts.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Williams was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Impact Williams was sent to the minors last week, but he'll rejoin the Giants to provide depth after Mike Yastrzemski (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday. Williams has appeared in five major-league games this year and has gone 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a strikeout.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned, but eligible for twin bill The Giants optioned Williams to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Before reporting to Sacramento, Williams will be eligible to play for...

Impact The Giants will swap Williams, a righty-hitting utility man, off the 28-man active roster for a lefty-hitting one in Jason Vosler, who should give manager Gabe Kapler some more options off the bench late in games while lefty hitters LaMonte Wade (knee) and Tommy La Stella (Achilles) reside on the injured list. Williams had seen limited use in the Giants' first nine games, starting twice and logging just five plate appearances in total. He should get the chance to play on an everyday basis when he heads to Sacramento after Tuesday's doubleheader.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two-run double in win Williams went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in a 2-1 win Wednesday over San Diego.

Impact Making his second start of the season, Williams drove in two runs on a two-out double in the second inning. The 25-year-old batted eighth and played third base. The versatile utility man appeared at every position other than pitcher and catcher last season as a member of the Phillies but has only appeared at third base thus far in 2022. Both his starts have come against left-handed starting pitchers.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns roster spot Williams will be on the Giants' Opening Day roster, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Williams' defensive versatility makes him a good fit for a bench role. After hitting a modest .245/.315/.316 as a rookie last year, however, he may not get the chance to play regularly even for a Giants team that rotates players frequently.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newly acquired Williams homers in first AB SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It didn’t take long for newly acquired utility man Luke Williams to make a good impression on the Giants. Williams, who...

MARCH 31, 2022 • MLB.COM

Phillies Acquire Will Toffey from Giants for Luke Williams The Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder Will Toffey from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Luke Williams on Sunday.

MARCH 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Headed to Giants Williams was traded from the Phillies to the Giants in exchange for Will Toffey on Sunday.

Impact Williams was recently designated for assignment by the Phillies, so he'll have the chance for a change of scenery with this trade. He reached the majors for the first time in his career in 2021 and managed a .245/.315/.316 line across 108 plate appearances. Williams is likely to start the season at Triple-A, though the Giants may have a need for right-handed bats in the outfield at some point in the 2022 campaign.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Williams was designated for assignment on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams had a memorable moment last season, hitting a walkoff homer in his first career start. His overall performance wasn't particularly impressive, however, as he hit .245/.315/.316 with a zero percent barrel rate in 108 trips to the plate. His defensive versatility and youth could nonetheless make him interesting enough for another team to claim off waivers. The move clears a roster spot for the newly-signed Nick Castellanos.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Lehigh Valley Williams was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Williams has gone hitless in three at-bats off the bench since being activated from the COVID-19 IL on Sept. 20. The club has decided to recall infielder Alec Bohm from Lehigh Valley, which leaves Williams as the odd man out on the 28-man roster. Assuming Williams does not return to the majors during the final five days of the season, he'll conclude his big-league campaign having hit .245/.315/.316 with one homer, four doubles and six RBI across 98 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE