The Yankees bring in Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers
The New York Yankees acquired Devins Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade involving Nestor Williams.
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement to trade All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, according to information revealed by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
BREAKING: The New York Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 13, 2024
Two makeweights plus cash for Williams
Starting pitcher Néstor Cortés and second base prospect Caleb Durbin were included in the deal and are headed to the Brewers.
Yankees reportedly acquire RHP Devin Williams from the Brewers, per multiple reports including https://t.co/Z3s2EpgF39's @Feinsand. pic.twitter.com/jb2mwaZIwk
— MLB (@MLB) December 13, 2024
Williams won National League Reliever of the Year in 2021 and 2023 and was also voted the NL Rookie of the Year in 2020.
Last season, he made 22 regular season appearances for Milwaukee, finishing with a 1.25 ERA with 14 for 15 in save chances. His fastball averaged 94.7 mph, which he threw for 53.5% of his pitches, mixing it up with 45% changeups and 1.5% cutters.
Back in March he was diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back, on the left and right sides of his T12 vertebra. He returned for the 6-2 win against the Marlins at the end of July.
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