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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 29: Alika Williams #25 of the Pittsburgh Pirates bats against the Detroit Tigers during game one of a doubleheader at Comerica Park on May 29, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will continue their series with the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park.
They are coming off an 11-9 loss on Friday.
Pittsburgh Pirates Send Former 1st-Round Pick To A’s
GettyAlika Williams #25 of the Pittsburgh Pirates fields a ball hit by Brandon Drury #23 of the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at PNC Park on May 7, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, the Pirates and Athletics made a trade.
@AthleticsPR wrote: “The Athletics have acquired minor league infielder Alika Williams from the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for minor league right-handed pitcher Kyle Robinson. Williams was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas today and infielder Michael Stefanic was designated for assignment to clear space on the 26- and 40-man roster.”
The Athletics have acquired minor league infielder Alika Williams from the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for minor league right-handed pitcher Kyle Robinson. Williams was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas today and infielder Michael Stefanic was designated for assignment to…
— A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) May 16, 2026
Williams was picked in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft.
He has spent part of two seasons in the MLB with the Pirates (2o23 and 2024).
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