Pirates Trade: Alika Williams Dealt to A’s for Pitching Prospect
The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded minor-league infielder Alika Williams to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for pitching prospect Kyle Robinson. Williams had a strong performance in Triple-A Indianapolis this season, hitting .317 with 18 RBI in 34 games. Previously, he played 83 games with the Pirates, struggling with a batting average of .202 over two seasons.
- ▪Alika Williams was traded to the Athletics for pitching prospect Kyle Robinson.
- ▪He had a batting average of .317 with 18 RBI in 34 games at Triple-A Indianapolis this season.
- ▪Williams previously played 83 games with the Pirates, hitting .202 over two seasons.
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