Taylor Williams Fantasy Stats

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent right-hander Taylor Williams to a minor league deal on Sunday. Williams, a former fourth-round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2013 out of Kent State, had a 4.63 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and nine strikeouts in 11 2/3 relief innings split between the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins in 2021. The 30-year-old has a 5.29 career ERA and 1.56 WHIP while striking out 105 and walking 49 in 98 2/3 innings over 97 relief appearances in his five years in the major leagues. Williams allowed 10 earned runs in 13 1/3 relief innings at Triple-A El Paso in the Padres organization last year as well. He'll strictly be providing relief depth for the Giants this year and will be trying to win a roster spot this spring.

The San Diego Padres added pitchers Dinelson Lamet (forearm) and Taylor Williams(shoulder) to their roster on Wednesday, expanding the team's roster to 28 players. Lamet has been working his way back from forearm and elbow issues. He hasn't pitched for the team since late June. Williams, meanwhile, has been out since mid-April after undergoing shoulder surgery. Both players will work out of a crowded bullpen for the Padres. Lamet is the one who is worth watching for fantasy purposes, though it's unlikely he'll provide much fantasy value at any point through the last month of this season.

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Taylor Williams (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. In the sixth inning of the game, he went to cover first base on a play and had to dive to catch a throw from Jake Cronenworth. He landed hard on his left shoulder while diving. He told the Padres staff that he was fine after the inning, but when he returned in the seventh inning, he started to experience shoulder tightness and he was pulled. He will be re-evaluated on Thursday. The Padres have suffered a number of bullpen injuries. Javy Guerra (UCL) and Matt Strahm (patellar) won't be ready for the start of the season. Williams could be one of the team's setup men behind Austin Adams and Keone Kela if he stays healthy.

The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners were not done dealing after their blockbuster, seven-player deal Sunday, when right-handed pitcher Taylor Williams was sent to the Padres just ahead of Mondays Trade Deadline. Williams had taken over closer duties as of late for Seattle, having racked up six saves with 19 strikeouts in 13 frames. While its a possibility that he could see some save chances for San Diego, Trevor Rosenthals acquisition indicates that Williams and his 5.93 ERA are most likely destined to slot into a set-up role, which would zap him of the vast majority of his fantasy intrigue.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams gave up five runs on two hits, two walks and a HBP through 2/3 of a inning in Thursday's loss to the Padres. Williams came in to close out the game for the Mariners and ran into the buzz saw that is the Padres lineup. This outing raised Williams' ERA from 3.00 to 6.39, but possibly the worst part is that fellow reliever Yoshihisa Hirano closed out the game for the Mariners in the second game. With a blow up like this for Williams and the fact that Hirano is pitching more frequently and still has yet to give up a run might mean less save opportunities for Williams.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams pitched a scoreless inning and secured his sixth save in Sunday's win over the Rangers. Williams now has three saves in his last three appearances for the Mariners and looks locked in as the temporary closer. Yoshihisa Hirano made his 2020 debut on Saturday and will more than likely regain the closer role by the end of the year, but the timetable for that is unknown. Given how short the 2020 season is, the Mariners may be patient with Hirano and let Williams be the closer until he gives them a reason not to. For now, Williams should be owned in most leagues that reward saves, but don't get too attached.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams was called on to get the last four outs against the Dodgers on Wednesday and did so allowing one hit, two walks and striking out three hitters. Williams has been Seattle's best reliever so far in 2020 with four saves and 15 strikeouts through 10 innings. Though the Mariners have not officially named Williams the team's closer, he is getting the most opportunities while Yoshihisa Hirano is still out. The Mariners don't get a lot of save opportunities and Hirano will be the team's closer when he returns, but in the meantime, Williams is a mediocre option for save-hungry teams.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams pitched 1 1/3 shut out innings allowing one hit and struck out three batters in his third save on Sunday. The Mariners have been alternating between Williams and Dan Altavilla for save opportunities since Yoshihisa Hirano has been out due to COVID-19. Altavilla imploded on Sunday giving up three runs in 2/3 of an inning which prompted the Mariners to bring Williams in to finish the 8th and close out the game. Though it seems like Williams is likely the first option for saves in Seattle at the moment, Hirano is in Peoria, Arizona getting ready to come back to the Mariners and retake that closer role. For now, Williams is a low-end and risky option for saves.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams pitched a clean inning and secured his second save of the season in Friday's win over the Athletics. After Yoshihisa Hirano landed on the injured list, the Mariners seem to be taking the closer-by-committee approach as both Williams and Dan Altavilla have recorded saves for the team. For now, Williams does have two saves compared to Altavilla's one, but anyone could get the next chance. If Williams is to get the next save opportunity, he will be worth a pickup. But for now, it's not worth chasing saves for a Seattle team with no concrete closer and a low expected win total.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams gave up two hits and a run, but struck out three batters in Seattle's first save of 2020. Matt Magill was expected to be the Mariners closer to start the season, however he pitched earlier in the game while the Mariners were losing. An 8th inning comeback for Seattle gave them a save opportunity and Williams was given the chance to secure the win and earn his first career save. Though the strikeouts are nice, Williams is likely not going to continue getting save opportunities. Williams has a career 5.15 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 72 games and this was most likely a scenario where the Mariners needed a fresh arm after already using five relievers in the game.