Mets put infielder Báez on injured list with back spasms
The New York Mets have put recently acquired infielder Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list with back spasmsAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TREVOR WILLIAMS #32 - PITCHER - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
6-1 W-L •
1.03 WHIP •
2.03 ERA
6-1 W-L
1.03 WHIP
2.03 ERA
Sent back down Williams was returned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
Impact Williams was recalled to make a spot start against the Nationals on Thursday, and he allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out two in 4.1 innings. While he's one of the top candidates to join the Mets' rotation if injuries occur, he'll rejoin the minor-league club.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lasts 4.1 innings in spot start Williams didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Nationals after tossing 4.1 innings of one-run ball, giving up three hits and two walks while fanning two.
Impact Williams was promoted from Triple-A Syracuse and while he failed to pitch deep into the game, he still got the job done in what was his big-league debut with the franchise. Prior to being acquired by the Mets, Williams had posted a 5.06 ERA and 1.53 WHIP while striking out 61 over 58.2 innings across 13 appearances (12 starts) with the Cubs. That said, he's not likely to remain in New York's rotation going forward.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to start Thursday vs. Nats The Mets are expected to recall Williams from Triple-A Syracuse to start Thursday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact After Tuesday's contest was suspended in the second inning due to inclement weather, the Mets and Nationals are playing a de facto doubleheader Wednesday. The twin bill creates a stretch of six games in five days for the Mets, so Williams will likely slot into the rotation temporarily as the team's No. 6 starter. Before being acquired from the Cubs ahead of the trade deadline, Williams made 13 appearances (12 starts) in the big leagues, logging a 5.06 ERA and 1.53 WHIP while striking out 61 over 58.2 innings.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Votto inches from HR record, Báez helps Mets rally past Reds
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Javier Báez hits 2-run homer in New York Mets debut
Javier Báez has homered in his New York Mets debut, a two-run shot that energized the home crowd at Citi Field against the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Votto tries to tie HR mark, ex-Cubs on the move
Joey Votto has homered in seven straight games and the Cincinnati Reds star can match a major league record Saturday night by going deep against the New York MetsJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to Triple-A Williams was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets after being acquired in a trade with the Cubs on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact The Mets presumably wanted Williams to bolster their rotation depth, but they don't actually need that depth right now. He'll wait in the minors until called upon, though the news that Jacob deGrom (forearm) suffered a setback Friday could mean Williams is needed sooner rather than later.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets land Javier Báez and Trevor Williams from Cubs in big move before trade deadline Báez, a magician on the infield, does still give the Mets a right-handed bat to occupy the middle of the order.
JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mets get Báez, Williams from Cubs for outfield prospect
The New York Mets have acquired flashy shortstop Javier Báez and pitcher Trevor Williams from the Chicago Cubs for outfield prospect Pete Crow-ArmstrongJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs send Javier Báez, Trevor Williams to Mets The deal comes after the Cubs traded first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees on Thursday and closer Craig Kimbrel to the White Sox earlie...
JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sent to Mets Williams and Javier Baez were sent from the Cubs to the Mets in exchange for Pete Crow Armstrong on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Williams could give the Mets rotation depth for now but may move to the rotation down the stretch as the team gets healthier. He hasn't been particularly good in 12 starts and one relief appearance for the Cubs this season, posting a 5.06 ERA and 1.53 WHIP, and he hasn't finished with an ERA below 5.00 since 2018.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Looks sharp in fourth win Williams (4-2) tossed 6.1 scoreless innings to record the win Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed five hits and no walks while striking out six.
Impact Making his second straight start coming out of the All-Star break, Williams posted his best line of the season, lowering his ERA to 5.06 in the process. With Jake Arrieta (hamstring) on the injured list, Williams should stick in the rotation for now, especially based on his sharp performance Sunday. He currently lines up to face the Nationals on Friday in his next scheduled start.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Making another start Williams will start for the Cubs in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Williams will receive his second straight turn through the rotation coming out of the All-Star break while Jake Arrieta (hamstring) remains out of commission. Arrieta is set to throw a simulated game Monday, so Williams could be pushed into a long-relief role if the former is activated from the injured list by the time a fifth starter is next needed July 30 in Washington.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3
Daulton Varsho homered in his third straight game and hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the struggling Chicago Cubs 7-3JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stumbles late in outing Williams allowed four earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across five innings Tuesday against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Williams made his first start since May 26 and worked two scoreless innings to begin the outing. However, he stumbled from there, allowing one earned run in the third frame and three more in the fourth. Williams has had an uninspiring campaign to this point, posting a 5.68 ERA with a 55:22 K:BB across 52.1 innings. Even so, he should have a chance to stick in the rotation with Jake Arrieta (hamstring) sidelined.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joining rotation Tuesday Williams is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Cardinals in St. Louis, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Jake Arrieta (hamstring) isn't available to begin the second half, so Williams will step into the Chicago rotation as the fifth starter after he previously worked as a bulk reliever July 6 in his first outing back from the injured list. Before missing time while recovering from appendicitis, Williams started in each of his first 10 appearances of the season and went 3-2 with a 5.36 ERA and 1.60 WHIP.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sunday start postponed Williams will not start Sunday after the game against St. Louis was postponed, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact The righty takes a 5.51 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP into the All-Star break. It's unclear whether Williams will be in the Cubs' rotation for the second half or if Jake Arrieta (hamstring) will replace him once healthy.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to start Sunday Williams will start Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Williams was expected to pitch out of the bullpen until the All-Star break, but he'll take the mound to begin Sunday's series finale after Jake Arrieta (hamstring) was placed on the injured list Wednesday. The right-hander served as a bulk reliever Tuesday and allowed seven runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out three in 3.2 innings.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unimpressive in bulk relief Williams (abdomen) allowed seven runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 3.2 innings during Tuesday's 15-10 loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Williams missed over a month while recovering from an appendectomy. He threw 49 of his 74 pitches for strikes in the long-relief assignment, but he also yielded a solo shot to Rhys Hoskins in the seventh inning. The Cubs' defense did Williams few favors in his return, allowing four runs to be tacked onto his line in the seventh. The right-hander owns a 5.51 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 52:21 K:BB across 47.1 innings this season. He'll operate out of the bullpen for now, but he could be a candidate to fill a job in the rotation during the second half of the season.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harper leads way as Phillies hand Cubs 11th straight loss
Bryce Harper homered and tied a career high with five hits, Andrew McCutchen smacked a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies handed Chicago its 11th straight loss, beating the C...JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trevor Williams returns from the injured list as 1 of 4 Chicago Cubs roster moves, and he'll be used out of the bullpen — for now The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Trevor Williams before Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pitcher Kohl Stewart went on the...
JULY 7, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Will pitch out of bullpen Williams will be a reliever for the Cubs at least until the All-Star break, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact If Jake Arrieta's struggles persist, it's possible he yields his spot in the rotation to Williams sometime after the break. Williams hasn't excelled either this season, pitching to a 5.36 ERA and tallying just two quality starts in 10 outings. The Cubs' rotation plans should become more clear next week as the second half begins.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from IL The Cubs activated Williams (abdomen) from the 10-day IL on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The righty returns to the Cubs after lasting five scoreless innings Friday in his second rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa. Williams' 5.36 ERA this season is nothing pretty, and Alec Mills has been decent of late as the fifth starter, so it's possible Williams shifts to the bullpen.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies hand Cubs 10th straight loss with 13-3 romp
Odúbel Herrera hit a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies went deep five times while handing the Chicago Cubs their 10th straight loss with a 13-3 rompJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
