The Yankees made a statement with their latest trade, sending Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for one of the most dominant relievers in baseball.
Devin Williams, known for his devastating “Airbender” changeup, now takes over as the Yankees’ closer, solidifying a bullpen that needed a true shutdown arm after losing Clay Holmes this offseason.
An Upgrade at the Back End
Holmes had his moments in New York, but his inconsistencies made it tough to rely on him in high-leverage situations. Williams, on the other hand, has been nearly untouchable when healthy.