Pirates Trade: Alika Williams Dealt to A’s for Pitching Prospect

Phillies Pirates Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates' Alika Williams beats out an infield single off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jean Cabrera during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 6, 2026, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara/AP)

By Danny Demilio

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded minor-league infielder Alika Williams to the Athletics for right-handed pitching prospect Kyle Robinson.

Williams slashed .317/.385/.467 with 10 doubles, one triple, two home runs and 18 RBI in 34 games with Triple-A Indianapolis on the year. The 27-year-old appeared in 83 games with the Pirates between the 2023-24 seasons and hit .202/.257/.271 with nine doubles, two triples, 11 RBI and one defensive run saved between shortstop and second base.

The Pirates acquired Williams from the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson in 2023.

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