Pirates Add Infielder

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Alika Williams from the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange for Williams the Pirates traded right handed pitcher Robert Stephenson. Williams will begin his Pirates career at Triple-A Indianapolis. Williams is 24 years old and was batting .237 with five home runs, 11 doubles and a triple in 42 games with Double-A Montgomery. To fill Robert Stephenson’s spot on the 26 man roster, INF/OF Mark Mathias has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.