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Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that they signed outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5M deal. He was then optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

Braves outright Luke Williams to Triple-A

The Braves announced that infielder/outfielder Luke Williams has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. There wasn’t any previous indication that he had been removed from the 40-man roster, but he was apparently put on waivers recently and cleared.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / November 26

2024 Season in Review: Luke Williams

Serving as one of Atlanta’s deep position player reserves, Williams also took the mound three times in 2024. The de facto 26th man for the Atlanta Braves for much of the 2024 season, infielder/outfielder/pitcher (apparently) Luke Williams offered flexibility as a depth player for much of the campaign.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 7

Luke Williams starts at second base as Braves face Blue Jays

Whit Merrifield’s rough week continues We’ve got lineups and Whit Merrifield is set to miss his third game this week and according to some reports that have come out, he might be missing a lot more games in the future.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / September 5

Luke Williams and Ramón Laureano back in lineup as Braves look for sweep.

Ramón Laureano is back in LF, and Luke Williams is back at 2B The Atlanta Braves come into this game against the Rockies looking to secure a sweep after losing two of three against them in early August.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 29

Luke Williams gets another shot as Braves open series in Philadelphia

The kid hit the ball hard yesterday and is apparently rewarded with another start tonight Another day, another instance of the Braves largely setting into

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 28

Luke Williams comes in clutch, Chris Sale dominates as Braves sweep Twins

Luke Williams had two doubles and two RBI, and Chris Sale limited the Twins to one run. The Atlanta Braves took on the Twins in the final game of the series looking for a sweep.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 28

Laureano starts in LF, Williams at 3B as Braves look for sweep

Laureano, who has been red hot, gets the start in LF. The Atlanta Braves are facing the Minnesota Twins tonight with eyes on a sweep and it appears their lineup may be coming together.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 14

Braves lose late lead, beat Giants in 10 innings

Travis d'Arnaud worked his extra-innings magic again, singling home pinch runner Luke Williams in the 10th inning as the Atlanta Braves outlasted the host San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / August 9

Is this really the Atlanta Braves?

The Braves were so bad against the Brewers that position player Luke Williams pitched three innings in two appearances against Milwaukee. What a difference a week makes.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 23

Braves place Austin Riley on paternity list, recall Luke Williams

The Atlanta Braves placed Austin Riley on the paternity list Tuesday and recalled infielder Luke Williams. Riley left Tuesday’s game in the ninth inning to be with his wife Anna, who went into labor with their second child.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 8

Braves select Eddie Rosario, recall Bryce Elder; Option Dylan Lee and Luke Williams to Triple-A

Atlanta brings back a post season hero in a flurry of roster moves. The Atlanta Braves announced multiple roster moves his afternoon with the selection of outfielder Eddie Rosario as the headlining move of the transactions.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 28

Adam Duvall, Luke Williams in Braves’ lineup Friday against Pirates

Adam Duvall and Luke Williams will start in the outfield corners as the Braves begin a three-game series against the Pirates. The Atlanta Braves return to Truist Park Friday where they will begin a long homestand with a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 26

Luke Williams starting at shortstop for Braves in Game 2 against Cardinals

Luke Williams will make his first start of the season at shortstop for the Braves in the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader. Bryce Elder will be on the mound as the Atlanta Braves go for a series win and a doubleheader sweep of the St.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 25

Braves Recall Infielder, Place 31-Year-old INF on Injured List

The Atlanta Braves have made a change to their infield depth. The Athletic’s David O’Brien reported on June 25 that the Braves recalled 27-year-old infielder Luke Williams and placed 31-year-old Brian Anderson on the injured list.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 25

Braves recall Luke Williams, place Brian Anderson on IL

Williams brings some versatility to the bench. The Braves made a minor roster move on Tuesday, placing outfielder Brian Anderson on the 10 day IL with a lower body bacterial infection and calling up utility man Luke Williams to take his place.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 23

Luke Williams, Jarred Kelenic, and Chadwick Tromp in the lineup for finale with Cubs

It is the battle of two rookies in the series finale between the Braves and Cubs. As the Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs for the sixth time in their past ten games concluding their series at Wrigley Field, two rookie pitchers will be facing off in Ben Brown and AJ Smith-Shawver.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 20, 2024