The New York Yankees acquired standout Milwaukee Brewers nearer Devin Williams, according to ESPN and multiple other outlets Friday. In return, the Brewers obtained left-handed starter Nestor Cortes, prospect Caleb Durbin and money issues.
Williams, 30, is coming off an injury-plagued 2024 season with the Brewers by which he missed the primary 4 months due to two stress fractures in his again suffered throughout spring coaching. 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 could have one yr of group management remaining.
Since his debut with the Brewers in 2019, Williams has an 1.83 ERA in 241 video games and averaged 14.3 strikeouts per 9 innings. His accolades embody All-Star choices in 2022 and 2023, Rookie of the 12 months in 2020 and NL Reliever of the 12 months in 2020 and 2023.
