The New York Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left-hander Nestor Cortes, prospect Caleb Durbin and cash considerations, the teams announced Friday.
A two-time All-Star, Williams has established himself as one of the premier relievers in baseball over the past five seasons behind an elite changeup known as "The Airbender," posting a 1.83 ERA in 97 career relief appearances.
Williams is the second reliever the Yankees have acquired this week -- they agreed to terms to re-sign Jonathan Loaisiga, pending a physical, on Wednesday.