On Monday, we got word that Brewers’ All-Star closer and reigning National League Reliever of the Year Devin Williams was visiting a specialist to address lingering back soreness. Tonight, Jeff Passan reports that Williams has two stress fractures in his back and will miss around three months.
Milwaukee Brewers star closer Devin Williams has two stress fractures in his back and is expected to miss around three months, sources tell ESPN. Williams pitched through back soreness in September, but it returned earlier this spring. He'll rehab and should return by midseason.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 14, 2024
It’s a tough blow for the Brewers, who expect to contend in an NL Central that doesn’t have a clear favorite.