Jett Williams Remains Strong Stash Option Despite Slow Start at Triple-A
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams remains a worthy stash candidate in deeper formats despite falling short of the Opening Day roster and getting off to a slow start at Triple-A. Williams was traded to the Brewers in the offseason and was given a legitimate opportunity to break camp as a starting infielder. However, the Brewers opted to give Joey Ortiz the starting shortstop job while Luis Rengifo and David Hamilton share the hot corner. Instead, Williams was optioned to the Triple-A level, where he has spent the opening weeks. Through 10 games in Nashville, the former first-round selection has held a modest .184/.326/.184 line with seven hits (all singles) and four stolen bases. While Williams was highly effective at Double-A last season, he struggled with Triple-A Syracuse as well, holding a .718 OPS. If Williams can take the next step against the top pitching in the minor leagues, he should be in the mix to carve out a role on the MLB roster, given that Ortiz has held a .528 OPS while Hamilton holds a .746 OPS.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
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