Alika Williams
2B,SS - Pittsburgh Pirates
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Shortstop Alika Williams is in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Williams will get his first start of his big-league career on Wednesday against Padres righty Seth Lugo. The 24-year-old has had a nice season at Triple-A with the Pirates, hitting .305 with seven homers, three steals, and a .915 OPS across 148 trips to the plate.
The Rays have signed SS Alika Williams to a $1.85 million contract on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Williams was selected 37th overall by the Rays and agreed to a $1.85 million deal. He has an elite glove, but doesn't stand out in any offensive category. Williams will make the majors based on his defense and is dynasty-league flyer at best in fantasy.
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected Arizona State SS Alika Williams with the No. 37 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.
Fantasy Impact
Williams, a college teammate of number-one pick Spencer Torkelson, is seen as one of the only true shortstops to be drafted tonight. A contact hitter who doesn't strike out, Williams doesn't have much power in his swing. His value on the diamond will likely come entirely from defense.
