The Atlanta Braves are tweaking the roster for defensive versatility reasons

The Atlanta Braves have made a roster move in advance of their weekend series against the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers, calling up utilityman Luke Williams from AAA Gwinnett.

Williams, 27, was claimed by the Braves off of waivers in June 2023 from the Los Angeles Dodgers and spent a good portion of the year on the active roster. Appearing in seven games, Williams went hitless in nine at-bats while filling in as a pinch runner, at first and third base (where he got his only start of the season), and in left field.

It’s logical to assume the move was made for versatility reasons; in his 133 major league appearances across three seasons, Williams has appeared at every single defensive position but catcher, even pitching one inning for the Dodgers.