Williams elected free agency Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was pushed off Atlanta's 40-man roster after slashing just .129/.176/.194 over 34 plate appearances in the big leagues this season. He's never been regarded as much of an offensive threat, so he'll have to rely on his versatile glove to net him a deal in the offseason.

Atlanta outrighted Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams played in 45 games for Atlanta this season, though he managed only a .370 OPS through 34 plate appearances. Assuming the 29-year-old opts for free agency, his defensive versatility may be enough to draw interest from another organization looking to boost its minor-league depth.

Atlanta selected Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The utility man was outrighted to Gwinnett last weekend after being designated for assignment by Atlanta, but he's back in the big leagues with Jake Fraley (oblique) landing on the injured list. Williams has gone 4-for-30 with five stolen bases in 44 MLB games this season and is unlikely to see much playing time while up with the big club.

Williams cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams will officially remain in the Atlanta organization after being designated for assignment Thursday. The 29-year-old utility man has been a liability at the plate in both MLB and Triple-A this year, though his versatility could become valuable if Atlanta's depth is tested down the stretch.

Atlanta designated Williams for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams went just 4-for-30 at the plate with Atlanta this season while recording five RBI and scoring five runs. Williams' defensive versatility could allow him to get claimed by another team, though he remains a non-factor on offense.

Atlanta activated Williams (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams has missed the last week and a half with an oblique strain and will bypass a rehab assignment and rejoin Atlanta. The utility player will serve in a bench role for Atlanta during the final month of the season.

Atlanta placed Williams on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams hasn't appeared at the plate since Aug. 9 versus Miami. He's slashing .103/.156/.172 with two extra-base hits, five RBI, five runs scored, four stolen bases and a 1:9 BB:K across 32 plate appearances this season.

Williams went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts after replacing Austin Riley (abdomen) in the fourth inning of Friday's win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Williams also committed a throwing error at third base after being pressed into duty when Riley exited the game with what the team labeled as lower-abdominal tightness. Williams has seen little action this season in a utility role, going just 2-for-18 in 25 games for Atlanta. There's no word yet on the severity of Riley's injury, but with the All-Star break coming up, he may be held out the rest of the weekend just as a precaution, leaving Williams as the only viable option currently on the big-league roster to fill in at the hot corner.

Atlanta selected Williams' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was removed from the 40-man roster during spring training but has made his way back to the majors in spite of a .132/.205/.145 slash line this season at Gwinnett. The 28-year-old will offer defensive versatility off the bench.

Williams cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was battling for a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day bench in spring training, but he ultimately missed the cut after going 5-for-32 with three RBI and five runs scored in 16 games. He doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so his demotion to Triple-A will cost him his spot on the 40-man roster, which only makes it that much harder for him to work his way back into the big leagues.