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Is Pressure of Playing for New York Yankees Too Much for Devin Williams?

There has been a lot said about the struggles of Devin Williams with the New York Yankees. It wasn't hard to picture the elite closer becoming the shutdown guy this team desperately needed after the Yankees acquired him in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers this past offseason.

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Yankees Disappointing Reliever Has Great Showing After Being Removed From Role

The New York Yankees have had a turbulent first month in the bullpen after they made moves in the offseason which were supposed to provide serious upgrades.

Devin Williams News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Struggling or Not, One MLB Exec Sees Williams Closing for Yankees in October

While New York Yankees fans are ready to call the trade a failure, around the league, executives aren’t so sure. At least one saud that 10 games was way too early to judge Devin Williams.

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Devin Williams News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Yankees Admit Boos Helped Prompt Devin Williams' Demotion

The New York Yankees didn’t just look at Devin Williams' struggles when they made the decision to demote him. They listened too. The Yankees listened to the boos and the chants at Yankee Stadium last weekend and decided that was enough.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 28

Brewers Big Addition Has Made Yankees Look Bad In Short Time

The Milwaukee Brewers look really smart right now. Milwaukee traded Devin Williams away before the season to the New York Yankees in an offseason swap.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Aaron Boone Outlines Yankees' New Plan for Devin Williams

Devin Williams isn’t the New York Yankees’ closer anymore. But that just means the heavy lifting begins for Williams, pitching coach Matt Blake and manager Aaron Boone.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 28

The Yankees’ underrated bullpen weapon taking huge leap in 2025

When the Yankees acquired Mark Leiter Jr. at last year’s deadline, the hope was that he would add some much-needed swing-and-miss to a depleted bullpen.

Devin Williams News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Devin Williams Loses Yankees Role, but History Shows Comebacks Are Possible

Devin Williams isn’t hiding from the reality of losing the Yankees’ closer role. After a rocky April, Williams admitted that the demotion wasn’t a surprise.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 28

Ex-Brewers Star Among 'Biggest Busts' In MLB Due To 'Woeful' First Month

Did the Milwaukee Brewers move on from a star player at the perfect time? There are actually two ex-Brewers who might come to mind in response to the above question.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

A Detailed Look into Devin Williams’ Struggles This Season

One facet of the New York Yankees getting a lot of attention is the back end of the bullpen, specifically their closer. Devin Williams is struggling mightily through this month of April, and there may be some measurable reasons. The latest hiccup for Williams came on Friday in the Bronx against the Toronto Blue Jays.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Devin Williams Opens Up About Losing Yankees Ninth-Inning Job

Devin Williams doesn’t plan to stay out of the ninth inning for long, and he does not need long to reset himself. The Yankees' former closer spoke publicly Sunday after being removed from the role, saying he wants to earn his way back as soon as possible.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 27

Yankees' Devin Williams Announcement Could Lead To Trade With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a few players they could look to trade this season, but one player stands above the rest as the most likely player to be moved: closer Ryan Helsley.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Yankees’ Aaron Boone breaks silence on demoting Devin Williams from closer role

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto this offseason and needed to respond. Part of that response was a big trade for Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

Yankees demote All-Star offseason acquisition from role

The New York Yankees have seen enough from Devin Williams for the time being.

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 27

Yankees remove Devin Williams from closer role 'for right now'

Devin Williams, the Yankees' struggling reliever, temporarily has been removed from the team's closer role, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday in advance of his New York's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 27

Yankees' Devin Williams out of closer role ahead of DH with Jays

The New York Yankees removed Devin Williams from the team's closer role prior to the start of Sunday's doubleheader against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 27

As Devin Williams struggles, Yankees unsure of closer heading into DH with Jays

If there is a save situation, who gets the chance for the New York Yankees will be a big storyline. The Toronto Blue Jays hope there won't be any save opportunities for the Yankees on Sunday afternoon when the American League East rivals play a doubleheader in New York.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Yankees manager answers whether Devin Williams will remain closer

Devin Williams’ first month in the pinstripes could hardly have gotten off to an uglier start.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Yankees' closer role could be flux amid Blue Jays series

While Max Fried's first month with the New York Yankees is going well, Devin Williams is experiencing a rough time in his initial weeks for his new team.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 26

Why Yankees must move Devin Williams to setup immediately

The New York Yankees acquired Devin Williams specifically for games like their Friday night contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Clinging to a 2-1 lead going into the ninth inning, fans smelled victory as Williams took the mound. And then he let them down again.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 25