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MLB News: Devin Williams Reportedly Traded to Yankees; Brewers Land Nestor Cortes

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After starring for the Milwaukee Brewers for the last six seasons, closer Devin Williams will have a new home for the 2025 campaign.

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Brewers are finalizing a deal that will send Williams to the New York Yankees.

Per Robert Murray of Fansided, the Yankees are sending Nestor Cortes Jr. to Milwaukee. The Brewers will also receive infield prospect Caleb Durbin, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

Milwaukee had declined the $10.5 million option on Williams' contract on Nov.