"Williams is back for what'd be his third full season with the organization. The Braves claimed him off waivers from the Dodgers halfway through the 2023 season. They shuttled him on and off the MLB roster over the next couple years. He has generally been the last man off the bench, working as a multi-positional substitute and their usual position player pitcher in mop-up spots."
"A former third-round pick of the Phillies, Williams has played parts of five seasons in the majors. He got into 39 contests last year but was only penciled into the starting lineup four times. He batted .129 with a couple doubles in 31 at-bats. The righty-hitting Williams is now a .212/.270/.280 hitter over 349 MLB plate appearances. He owns a .255/.334/.400 slash over five years in Triple-A."
"The Braves clearly appreciate Williams' willingness to play any role off the bench. They signed Jorge Mateo to a $1MM deal to work as a backup infielder behind Mauricio Dubón while Ha-Seong Kim is on the injured list. Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin will split the catching duties. Fifth outfielder Eli White is out of options. If the Braves don't want to expose him to waivers, they'd have one bench spot available."
Luke Williams rejoined the Braves on a minor league contract after electing minor league free agency following an outright off Atlanta's roster. He will be entering his third full season with the organization after being claimed off waivers from the Dodgers in mid-2023 and spending time shuttled between MLB and Triple-A. Williams serves primarily as a multi-positional substitute and occasional position-player pitcher. His MLB track record includes parts of five seasons and a .212/.270/.280 line in 349 plate appearances, while his Triple-A slash sits at .255/.334/.400. Braves bench composition and recent signings influence his roster outlook.
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