A's DFA 2B Michael Stefanic, acquire 2B Alika Williams from Pirates

Field Level Media|published: Sat 16th May, 15:48 2026

May 13, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics second baseman Michael Stefanic (17) throws to first base during the first inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

The Athletics designated second baseman Michael Stefanic for assignment Saturday and acquired minor league infielder Alika Williams from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Stefanic, 30, was added to the A's roster Tuesday and was 2-for-5 with a run scored in two games following a 34-game stint at Triple-A Las Vegas. In parts of five major league seasons with three teams, he is a career .231 hitter with 14 RBIs in 101 games.

Williams, 27, will return to the major leagues for the first time since 2024. He was batting .317 with two home runs and 18 RBIs in 34 games for the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate at Indianapolis this season.

In 83 games for the Pirates from 2023-24, Williams batted .202 with 11 RBIs.

The A's sent minor league right-hander Kyle Robinson to Pittsburgh to complete the deal. Robinson, 22, is 7-13 with a 4.52 ERA in 34 appearances (27 starts) in the A's minor league system.

The A's also announced Saturday that they traded minor league outfielder Junior Perez to the Chicago White Sox for minor league left-handed pitcher Jackson Nove.

--Field Level Media

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