Devin Williams: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Yankees urged to move on from 2-time All-Star reliever

Sitting pretty at 39-24, the New York Yankees are looking good heading into the trade deadline. Sure, they could use a little extra help before the playoffs,

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Yankees Should Flip Struggling Closer at the Deadline

Trading Devin Williams at the July deadline might sound like a head-scratcher—after all, the Yankees just signed the two-time All-Star this offseason. But let’s not pretend this reunion has been smooth sailing.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 4

Yankees Closer Struggling - Again

The New York Yankees came dangerously close to blowing their 2-run lead against the Cleveland Guardians the other night when relief pitcher Devin Williams gave up an RBI single to Daniel Schneemann, allowing Carlos Santana to score and bring his team within one run of the Pinstripes.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Yankees’ plan for closer revealed

The New York Yankees have lost closer Luke Weaver for several weeks due to a hamstring injury, and it sounds like Devin Williams will now be getting his old job back.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Yankees’ Aaron Boone shows confidence in Devin Williams after Luke Weaver injury

The New York Yankees are once again being tested by adversity, and this time it’s their bullpen depth facing the spotlight. Following the recent Luke Weaver injury, New York is leaning on Devin Williams, with manager Aaron Boone’s update offering strong words of reassurance.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 3

All Eyes On Brewers-Yankees Blockbuster After Brutal Injury News

The New York Yankees acquired one of the best closers in recent memory this past offseason by aquiring Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers. He didn't have the start to the season he likely wanted to have, though.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Another Bullpen Setback Raises Concerns for Yankees’ Closing Depth

The New York Yankees are bracing for another bullpen setback as closer Luke Weaver is expected to be placed on the injured list following a hamstring injury sustained during warm-ups Sunday night, sources told ESPN insider Jeff Passan.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / June 1

Dodgers Pitcher was Never Really Going to Yankees

Despite offseason speculation that Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott might end up with the New York Yankees, he says the club was never serious about signing him.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 31

Why Williams needs to remain Yankees' setup man, not their closer

Why Devin Williams needs to remain Yankees' setup man, not their closer

Over the offseason, the New York Yankees traded for a lockdown closer. However, what they got was far from what they expected.

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MLB News / Angels Nation / May 29

Rodón Dominates for 7 Innings, Williams Closes Tight Ninth as Yankees Edge Angels 3-2

Carlos Rodón fired seven scoreless innings and Devin Williams escaped a tense ninth-inning jam as the New York Yankees held off the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night for their seventh consecutive series victory.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Yankees' Former Closer Showed Why He is Not Pitching the Ninth Now

Devin Williams finally got his shot back as the Yankees’ closer Tuesday night in Anaheim. And it reminded everyone asking when he would be back in the ninth inning, exactly why he is not there every night.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 25

Ex-Brewers Superstar Shut Down Rumors About Yankees Role

The Milwaukee Brewers traded away one of the best relief pitchers in recent memory this past offseason. Milwaukee traded Devin Williams to the New York Yankees and brought back Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 24

Yankees Closer Praises Devin Williams After Taking Role

When Devin Williams was removed from his role as one of the New York Yankees' closing pitchers last month, there were sure to be worries about tense locker room moments between him and his replacement, RHP Luke Weaver.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 24

Yankees Pitcher Shuts Down Concerns Over Role

The New York Yankees removed Devin Williams from their closer role after a tough spot to the season, but with a resurgence at the mound, the former award winner may be working his way back to the closing spot - not that he's thinking about it.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 22

Ex-Brewers Struggling All-Star 'Back To Dominating' For Yankees

A former Milwaukee Brewers two-time All-Star suffered a terrible start to the 2025 season with his new team, but is the tide turning? New York Yankees

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Phillies Land Yankees All-Star in Blockbuster Trade Idea for Two Prospects

The Philadelphia Phillies will have a few ways to improve at the deadline. With Jose Alvarado suspended for the postseason and 80 games in the regular season, there's no debate that the team will be interested in trading for a reliever.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Yankees Predicted to Cut Ties With Devin Williams in Trade With Phillies

It wasn't a great start to the 2025 season for Devin Williams of the New York Yankees. After the Yankees acquired him in a blockbuster deal with the Milwaukee Brewers during the offseason, the hope was for the right-hander to be one of the better relievers in Major League Baseball again.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / May 19

Yankees Bullpen Dominant with Devin Williams Rebounding

New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams has not been the same All-Star, Reliever of the Year caliber pitcher since coming to the Bronx. Traded from the Milwaukee Brewers for starter Nestor Cortes Jr.

New York Yankees News / LWOSports.com / May 7

Yankees Have Major Devin Williams Issue

As the season rolls along, it is clear that the New York Yankees have a major Devin Williams issue. Many games have been dropped by the Yankees’ new closer, and William’s ERA is worse than ever.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / May 6

Devin Williams Has Not Been What the Yankees Need Him to Be

Devin Williams has been one of the best relief pitchers of the 2020s. Entering 2025, he had thrown 222 innings with 361 strikeouts, 68 saves, a 1.70 ERA, and a 0.98 WHIP.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 6

Why Yankees must make this bold move with struggling Devin Williams

The New York Yankees have no time to waste with Devin Williams, their $8.6M reliever whose ERA has ballooned to 10.03. The answer isn't fewer innings or a bullpen demotion — it's converting the broken right-hander into a starting pitcher immediately.

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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 / 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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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