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Braves' Luke Williams: Heading back to minors
Atlanta optioned Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.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.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Filling in for Merrifield
Luke Williams will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Reds.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.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Records two hits, swipes bag
Luke Williams went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to Toronto.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 Saturday marked only his second multi-hit performance of the season. He's now batting .167 (2-for-12) in September with two RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Making rare start
Luke Williams will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Twins.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.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Recalled from Triple-A
Atlanta recalled Luke Williams from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.Williams is taking the roster spot vacated by Austin Riley (personal), 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 to the minors when the latter returns later this week.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Sent back to minors
Atlanta optioned Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.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.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Back up with big club
Atlanta recalled Luke Williams from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.He's taking the roster spot vacated by Brian Anderson (illness). Williams will provide protection all over the diamond, but the utility player doesn't figure to play much.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Sent to Triple-A
Atlanta optioned Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.The 27-year-old had his contract selected by Atlanta in mid-April, but he tallied just four plate appearances during his month with the big club. Joey Wendle was signed to a major-league contract Friday and is taking Williams' place on the roster.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Gets rare start Thursday
Luke Williams got the start at third base Thursday and went 0-for-2 in a win over the Cubs.Zack Short has seen the bulk of the playing time at the hot corner while Austin Riley (side) has been on the shelf, but Williams got his first start of the season at any position Thursday, although he didn't do much with the opportunity. The 27-year-old utility player has only two other plate appearances on the season, and he's still looking for his first hit of 2024.
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Braves' Luke Williams: Added to roster
Atlanta selected Luke Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.He's taking Forrest Wall's roster spot, giving Atlanta some more infield protection with Ozzie Albies (toe) out. Williams has a career .225/.281/.295 slash line over parts of three major-league seasons.
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