Williams was designated for assignment by the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Wednesday, but he didn't make an appearance following his activation. He was effective across five relief appearances in the majors this year and posted a 1.69 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 5.1 innings, but he'll be cast off the 40-man roster after right-hander Jake Arrieta (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Friday.