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The Braves made a slew of roster moves on Wednesday, outrighting the contracts of Alexis Díaz, Dane Dunning, Sandy León, Luke Williams, and Jarred Kelenic.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Braves begin roster overhaul by outrighting five players

The Braves have begun offseason roster housekeeping. Atlanta announced they’ve outrighted five players.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 14

Braves Place Outfielder on IL, Bring Up Infielder

The Atlanta Braves brought back up a position player in the wake of an injury. They announced they have selected infielder Luke Williams to the Major League roster, so he’s back on the active and 40-man roster. In a corresponding move, they announced that outfielder Jake Fraley is heading to the 10-day injured list, backdated to Sept.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Braves outright Luke Williams

Infielder/outfielder Luke Williams has been sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 6

Infielder Accepts Braves Outright Triple-A Assignment

After being designated for assignment on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves announced they outrighted infielder Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett. Based on the announcement, he has accepted the assignment instead of electing free agency.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Braves release Cal Quantrill, designate Luke Williams

The Braves announced Thursday that they’ve released right-hander Cal Quantrill and designated infielder/outfielder Luke Williams for assignment. That duo’s roster spots will go to outfielder Jurickson Profar, who’s returning from the paternity list, and righty Daysbel Hernandez, who has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / September 1

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 9/1/2025

The Atlanta Braves today start a series with the Chicago Cubs. The calendars have officially flipped to the final month of the 2025 season, and with that, rosters have also expanded.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1

Braves Call Up No. 18 Prospect, Reinstate Infielder From IL

The Atlanta Braves call up another prospect to the majors as the rosters expand for September. They announced they have called up right-hander Rolddy Muñoz while also reinstating infielder Luke Williams from the 10-day injured list.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Braves place Austin Riley on 10-day injured list

The Braves announced that third baseman Austin Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right abdomen. Right-hander Nathan Wiles was also optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, and the two open roster spots will be filled by infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 17

Braves rally late, edge Mets on sac fly in 10th

Austin Riley's long sacrifice fly to center field scored automatic runner Luke Williams with the winning run in the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the visiting New York Mets on Tuesday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 9

Former Dodgers Outfielder Cut By NL East Rival After Three Games

Eddie Rosario's latest stint with the Atlanta Braves lasted longer than his time with the Dodgers earlier this season. That isn't saying much. Rosario, who played two games in a Dodgers uniform in April before he was designated for assignment and claimed by the Braves, was DFA'd again Friday.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 9

Braves DFA Former NLCS MVP, Call Up Utility Player From Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves selected infielder Luke Williams to the major league roster on Friday. In a corresponding move designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 21

Alex Verdugo on the move, Luke Williams, and more

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / November 26, 2024

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, 2024