Alika Williams

Alika Williams is in the Pirates lineup on Thursday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Williams is starting at second base and hitting ninth in the lineup. He is hitting .240 with two RBI so far this season.

The Pirates have recalled Alika Williams from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Williams will head to the active roster after Ke’Bryan Hayes was placed on the injured list. Williams is currently hitting .239 with two RBI in 15 games this season.

Shortstop Alika Williams is in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Williams will get his first start of his big-league career on Wednesday against Padres righty Seth Lugo. The 24-year-old has had a nice season at Triple-A with the Pirates, hitting .305 with seven homers, three steals, and a .915 OPS across 148 trips to the plate.

The Rays have signed SS Alika Williams to a $1.85 million contract on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Williams was selected 37th overall by the Rays and agreed to a $1.85 million deal. He has an elite glove, but doesn't stand out in any offensive category. Williams will make the majors based on his defense and is dynasty-league flyer at best in fantasy.

The Tampa Bay Rays have selected Arizona State SS Alika Williams with the No. 37 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Williams, a college teammate of number-one pick Spencer Torkelson, is seen as one of the only true shortstops to be drafted tonight. A contact hitter who doesn't strike out, Williams doesn't have much power in his swing. His value on the diamond will likely come entirely from defense.