The Pirates have sent infielder Alika Williams outright to Triple-A Indianapolis after designating him for assignment. Acquired from the Rays in 2023, Williams has struggled in the majors, with a .202 batting average and no home runs over 207 plate appearances. His offensive upside has been questioned, although he has been praised for his defensive capabilities. Despite his major league difficulties, Williams has demonstrated solid contact skills in the minors, achieving a .299/.376/.447 line in 367 Triple-A plate appearances. This marks his first outright assignment, and he will attend Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.
The Pirates sent infielder Alika Williams outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, following his designation for assignment as part of their recent roster management.
Williams has not made a significant impact at the plate for the Pirates, batting just .202/.257/.271 with no home runs over 207 plate appearances.
Despite his struggles in the majors, Alika Williams has shown impressive contact and a solid batting line in Triple-A with .299/.376/.447 over 367 plate appearances.
Having been acquired from the Rays in 2023, Williams brings defensive skills to the middle infield but has faced questions regarding his offensive upside.
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