Devin Williams had just arrived at Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., when he was stunned to learn he had been traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Yankees. While Williams had expected to be traded during the offseason, becoming a Yankee was not part of his vision.

Before the New York Yankees acquired one of baseball’s top closers, the former Milwaukee Brewers star was convinced that another contender would land him. Durin

After losing out on Juan Soto courtesy of a 16-year, $765 million offer from the New York Mets, the Yankees pivoted, opting to spend some of Soto's money on a l

On Friday, the New York Yankees swung a massive trade, acquiring All-Star closer Devin Williams for pitcher Nestor Cortes and prospect Caleb Durbin. In the wake

The New York Yankees strengthened their bullpen by trading for closer Devin Williams. The 2020 NL Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star owns a 1.83 ERA and a 1.023 WHIP over 241 career relief appearances. After suffering a stress fracture in his back, Williams pitched in only 22 games for the Milwaukee Brewers last season.

Devin Williams is eligible for salary arbitration this offseason and can become a free agent after the World Series. He could be open to a long-term contract.

On Friday, the New York Yankees made a head-turning trade after acquiring Milwaukee Brewers' closing pitcher Devin Williams for starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and second-baseman prospect Caleb Durbin.

Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin.

It will be interesting to see if the Yankees' rivals in the American League East end up making any other notable moves. The Boston Red Sox recently traded for Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox, a move that should help Boston bounce back following their mediocre 2024 campaign.

As for new closer Devin Williams, acquired in a trade with the Brewers last Friday, the two-time All-Star received the same treatment that Juan Soto did last winter after the Yankees and Padres’ Winter Meetings trade: A Zoom call with reporters.

The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers made a notable trade on Friday, with All-Star pitchers Devin Williams and Nestor Cortes swapping teams as part of a three-player deal. A