Williams (elbow) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Fresno on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was already likely to miss the entirety of the 2021 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He now won't take up a 40-man roster spot over the offseason while doing so.

Williams underwent Tommy John surgery in early August, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He pitched in 12 MLB games from 2018 through 2019, but never had much success. As a member of the 40-man roster, Williams would have been a bullpen option for the Nationals this summer, but now he may not be game ready until the start of the 2022 season.

The Nationals optioned Williams to their alternate training site July 9.

EDGE Analysis

The move seemingly takes Williams out of the running for a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen. Williams logged only two appearances for the big club in 2019, giving up six earned runs on five hits and a walk while recording just one out.

Williams (shoulder) is listed as an available bullpen option Monday in the Nationals' Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Williams finished the 2019 season on the injured list due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, but the 27-year-old reported to camp healthy and has seemingly experienced no setbacks. He's already made two appearances in the Grapefruit League, tossing a scoreless inning both times out. The right-hander should have a fair chance at winning a spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster, though the fact that he has three minor-league options remaining could work against him.

The Nationals transferred Williams (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander had already been ruled out for the season while on the mend from a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, so the transaction is merely a procedural one. Washington called up reliever Aaron Barrett from Double-A Harrisburg in a corresponding move.

Williams (shoulder) will return to Florida next week to resume his throwing program and is preparing for his return in 2020, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams has been on the shelf since mid-April with a sprained right AC joint and it appears he'll look toward next season rather than rejoining the Nationals for the stretch run. The 26-year-old started pitching in the Gulf Coast League in late July and made five appearances with Double-A Harrisburg, but he's taken a break over the last couple weeks before meeting with doctors Tuesday in Washington. Williams is fully recovered from the shoulder injury but is still working to find the timing in his mechanics, prompting the decision to avoid rushing back in September.

Williams (shoulder) is set to meet with team doctors in Washington on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams has been sidelined since April 19 due to a sprained right AC joint, and he doesn't appear all that close to returning. It's unclear if he'll pitch again this season.

Williams (shoulder) is beginning a throwing program, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was throwing back in May but must have been shut down briefly at some point in the last month. Williams will provide organizational bullpen depth once healthy.

Manager Dave Martinez said Williams (shoulder) threw 40 pitches at extended spring training earlier in the week, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Martinez also noted that Williams is recovering well from the sprained AC joint that forced him onto the IL in mid-April. The 26-year-old Williams will continue to work his way back at extended spring training before ultimately being cleared to rejoin the big-league bullpen.

Williams was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right AC joint Friday, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how much time Williams is expected to miss. His ERA sits at 162.00 after he allowed six runs over two appearances while recording just one out. Austin Adams was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.