The New York Yankees boosted their bullpen on Friday afternoon with a signature Brian Cashman blockbuster trade.
Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, New York will acquire righty closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers. Bob Nightengale of USA Today added that the Brew Crew would receive left-hander Nestor Cortes in return as well is infield prospect Caleb Durbin.
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
Brewers are receiving Nestor Cortes and Durbin
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 13, 2024
Williams, 30, has spent his whole career in Milwaukee and was the National League Rookie of the Year in the shortened 2020 season.