Devin Williams’ 2022 season has not gotten off to a great start. In six games, the Brewers setup man has allowed four runs in 4 1⁄3 innings for an 8.31 ERA. While he has been credited with a hold in each of his appearances, Craig Counsell has twice had to remove him before completing a full inning to avoid blowing a late lead. Williams nearly coughed up a lead in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Pirates, allowing both of Brent Suter’s inherited runners to score before escaping the inning.
While diminished fastball velocity has also been a concern, walks have been the changeup specialist’s Achilles’ heel.