The New York Yankees acquired standout Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams, according to ESPN and multiple other outlets Friday. In return, the Brewers received left-handed starter Nestor Cortes, prospect Caleb Durbin and cash considerations.
Williams, 30, is coming off an injury-plagued 2024 season with the Brewers in which he missed the first four months because of two stress fractures in his back suffered during spring training. Upon his return, he posted a 1.25 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 21.2 innings.
With the 2025 season marking Williams’ final year under contract, the Yankees will have one year of team control remaining.
Since his debut with the Brewers in 2019, Williams has an 1.83 ERA in 241 games and averaged 14.3 strikeouts per nine innings. His accolades include All-Star selections in 2022 and 2023, Rookie of the Year in 2020 and NL Reliever of the Year in 2020 and 2023.
