Luke Williams Elects Free Agency After Refusing Minor League Assignment

Atlanta Braves utility player Luke Williams has elected free agency after refusing an assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Williams was originally called up to the major league roster on April 11 to provide depth while Michael Harris II was away. The move to send him back down exposed his tenuous hold on a 40-man roster spot. Rather than reporting to the minors, Williams chose to test the open market, ending his recent stint with the Braves.