A former Chicago Cubs pitcher is officially hitting the free agent market after spending each of the last four seasons with the Washington Nationals.
According to his MLB.com player page, former Cubs pitcher Trevor Williams has been released by the Nationals. This comes after he was designated for assignment this past week and then cleared waivers.
With this news, Williams is now a free agent. Teams looking for more pitching depth could consider taking a chance on the 11-year veteran pitcher, as he has a good amount of MLB experience and has had some success in the past.
Taking a Look at Former Cubs Pitcher Trevor Williams’ 2026 Season
Williams only appeared in eight games this season with the Nationals before being released. During them, he posted a 0-0 record, a 2.65 ERA, and 22 strikeouts in 17 innings pitched. Overall, he was decent for Washington when on their major league roster this campaign, but that did not stop them from designating him for assignment and then releasing him.
Williams has also made six appearances this season in the minor leagues, where he has recorded a 0-1 record, a 6.46 ERA, and 18 strikeouts.
Looking Back at Williams’ Time With the Cubs
Williams joined the Cubs during the 2021 MLB Offseason when he signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the NL Central club. From there, he appeared in 13 games with the Cubs, where he posted a 4-2 record, a 5.06 ERA, and 61 strikeouts.
However, Williams’ time with the Cubs would end later that season, as he was traded to the New York Mets with Javier Baez in exchange for Pete Crow-Armstrong. This trade has, of course, aged beautifully for Chicago, as Crow-Armstrong has emerged as a superstar in the majors.
Williams ended up playing two seasons for the Mets after being traded by Chicago, where he posted a 3-5 record, a 3.17 ERA, and 113 strikeouts.