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Dodgers Claim Luke Williams From Marlins

By Darragh McDonald and Anthony Franco | November 8, 2022 at 3:07pm CDT

The Dodgers announced that they have claimed Luke Williams off waivers from the Marlins. Los Angeles’ 40-man roster count now sits at 33.

Williams has bounced around the league over the past eight months. A former third-round pick of the Phillies, he debuted with Philadelphia last year. Williams spent the offseason on the Philly roster but was designated for assignment during Spring Training. He was dealt to the Giants just before Opening Day, but San Francisco took him off the 40-man roster a few months later. The Marlins acquired him in May, and he played out the year in Miami.

The 26-year-old tallied 136 MLB plate appearances between San Francisco and Miami, hitting .236/.287/.315 with a lone home run. He struck out at a lofty 32.4% clip and didn’t draw many walks, but he does offer a fair bit of defensive flexibility. Williams started games at second and third base and in left field this year, and the Phils gave him looks at shortstop and in center field last year.

Williams still has two minor league option years remaining, so the Dodgers can shuttle him between L.A. and Triple-A Oklahoma City for the foreseeable future. That’s assuming he holds his spot on the 40-man roster all winter, although it’s possible Los Angeles tries to run him through waivers at some point in the next few months as they make further additions.

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22 Comments

  1. 88dodgers

    3 years ago

    Smh

    Reply
  2. BlueSkies_LA

    3 years ago

    Nothing to see here. Move along!

    1
    Reply
  3. OKBaseballFan

    3 years ago

    Still a Philly Legend.

    4
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  4. kellin

    3 years ago

    Guess the Dodgers need some depth somewhere..

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    • miltpappas

      3 years ago

      He isn’t even AA ball depth.

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      Reply
  5. scotthhh

    3 years ago

    Seems like the sort of guy we’ll read about 10 times over the winter on MLBTR as he moves on and off teams 40 man rosters as the 40th man. Have a great winter, Luke!

    1
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    • CALgoldenBears

      3 years ago

      Luke use the force
      #foreverGiant

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      • MarlinsFanBase

        3 years ago

        Deven Marrero type of Force.

        Reply
  6. Jordan 5

    3 years ago

    Phew. This is what we have been waiting for.

    Reply
  7. fre5hwind

    3 years ago

    They go for anybody now.

    Reply
  8. Redwolves3

    3 years ago

    Sounds like a dumpster dive move Zaidi would do.

    Reply
    • ceol.mor

      3 years ago

      Zaidi already already dug through this Hefty bag.

      Reply
  9. Camden453

    3 years ago

    Jimmy Nelson? Oh why! why!

    Reply
  10. jagonza

    3 years ago

    Is he taking a 40 man spot ??

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    • cecildawg

      3 years ago

      This fellow is not a baseball player, seems. Someone knows someone. yeah.

      Reply
  11. Ryan W

    3 years ago

    I’d never count out these types of guys with LA (not a fan either). Chris Taylor, Max Muncy, Justin Turner were never guys you’d think of before them.

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  12. Neon Cop

    3 years ago

    Yet another interchangeable white dude on the Dodgers. Shocking…

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    • puigpower

      3 years ago

      It’s funny people think this way

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      • Neon Cop

        3 years ago

        Yeah, I wonder why they do…

        fastcompany.com/90326428/why-is-this-iconic-sports…

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  13. MarlinsFanBase

    3 years ago

    Well, let’s keep the rosters clearing to make way for younger or better players.

    Reply
  14. burly

    3 years ago

    Williams’ defense is very highly regarded, and it has hurt his development as a hitter, because teams have kept him on the major league roster to use him as a defensive sub. He’s playing in the Dominican Winter League this year to get some of those plate appearances he’s missed. He’s still young enough that his bat could develop, and he could become a decent starter.

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    • MarlinsFanBase

      3 years ago

      Funny….same narrative our team had.

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