Williams, who has compiled a 2.83 ERA in his last four starts (28.2 innings), is building a case to remain in the rotation following the return of fellow starter Jameson Taillon (testicular cancer) in the next week or so. "It's out of my hands," Williams told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I'm just glad that I still have an opportunity to pitch at the big-league level. Whenever the ball's in my hand in whatever situation, I'm going to do my best and give the team the best of my ability that day to help the team win."
One of Williams, Chad Kuhl or Tyler Glasnow will be removed from the rotation as soon as June 12 (the anticipated return date of Taillon), according to general manager Neal Huntington. After stumbling in his first start against the Dodgers (six earned runs in three innings), WIlliams has thrown well. As things stand now, it seems like Kuhl and Glasnow are at greater risk of being bumped from the rotation.