The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that shortstop Alika Williams was designated for assignment on Monday. The move was necessitated by the official signing of pitcher Tim Mayza, who agreed to terms on ...

Gazette, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Alika Williams was designated for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Tim Mayza, who the team officially signed earlier on Monday. Williams made ...

To add left-handed reliever Tim Mayza to their 40-man roster Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates cleared room in the middle of their infield by designating Alika Williams for assignment. Williams, 25, star ...