Versatile Infielder Elects Free Agency After Three Seasons With Braves
The Atlanta Braves’ post-2025 roster reset claimed a familiar glue guy. Luke Williams has elected free agency after being outrighted off Atlanta’s 40-man roster.
Williams, 28, spent parts of three seasons with the Braves (2023-25), carving out a niche as the 26th man: a pinch-runner, late-inning defensive replacement, and the occasional position-player pitcher in blowouts.
Offensively, he never gained traction this year, slashing .129/.176/.194 over 34 plate appearances, but his value came from versatility and speed in tactical spots.
The #Braves today outrighted RHP Alexis Díaz, RHP Dane Dunning, C Sandy León, INF Luke Williams and OF Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 1, 2025
Atlanta outrighted Jarred Kelenic, Alexis Díaz, Dane Dunning, Sandy León, and Williams to clear 40-man space ahead of a wave of activations from the 60-day IL. Kelenic, Díaz, Dunning, and Williams have already elected free agency.
NEWS: The Braves have outrighted RHP Alexis Díaz, RHP Dane Dunning, C Sandy León, INF Luke Williams and OF Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett. They all cleared waivers and have been removed off the 40-man roster.
— Stripers Report (@StripersReport) October 1, 2025
Williams will hit the market as a defense/speed/versatility add who can cover multiple spots, run, and handle late-game assignments.
Over his three seasons in Atlanta, the 29-year-old slashed .151/.213/.209, with zero home runs, nine RBIs, and 14 runs scored across 80 games played.
The bat hasn’t followed, but clubs seeking a flexible 26th man or up-and-down utility piece could see value on a minors deal with a spring invite.
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