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.
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.”
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).
MLB Social Media Reacts To Trade
GettyAlika Williams #25 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on from the field against the Detroit Tigers during game one of a doubleheader at Comerica Park on May 29, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Jason Burke: “Alika Williams last played in the big leagues in 2024. He’s a career .202 hitter with a .257 OBP across 208 plate appearances. Still looking for first home run. He’s played 28 games at short this season in the minors. Williams has also hit .317 with a .385 OBP in Triple-A in 2026”
Martín Gallegos: “A’s acquired infielder Alika Williams from the Pirates for right-gander Kyler Robinson. Williams will join the A’s. To clear space, Michael Stefanic was designated for assignment. Williams, a 2020 first-round pick by the Rays, is hitting .317 with an .852 OPS in AAA this year.”
Colin Beazley: “The Pirates have traded INF Alika Williams to the Athletics for RHP Kyle Robinson. Robinson, 22, has a 3.62 ERA in six appearances (five starts) for High-A Lansing.”
Dominic Campbell: “The Pirates announced they are trading SS Alika Williams to the Athletics for RHP Kyle Robinson Robinson was an 11th round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Texas Tech. Has a 7-13 record in 27 starts/34 appearances in the minor leagues and a 4.52 ERA”
@GMBCSuperfan: “We needed a righty in the pen. Alika is no great loss. He was hitting well — I hope he gets a shot for the A’s.”
@NotHankDave: “Alika Williams, I will miss you”
Pirates Right Now
GettyManager Don Kelly #12 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on during the MLB game at Chase Field on May 06, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Pirates defeated the Diamondbacks 1-0.
The Pirates are 24-21 in 45 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the National League Central.
They are 13-11 in the 24 games they have played at home.
Following two more games with the Phillies, the Pirates will visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
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