Devin Williams loses his job as Yankees closer after just 10 games with New York

By Canadian Press on April 27, 2025.

NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Williams lost his job as Yankees closer after stumbling repeatedly during his first 10 games with New York.

Manager Aaron Boone made the announcement before Sunday’s doubleheader against Toronto, two days after the two-time All-Star wasted a ninth-inning lead in a 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Acquired from Milwaukee in December, Williams has an 11.25 ERA. He was booed just 18 pitches into his Yankees career when he allowed the Brewers to load with the bases with no outs before preserving a 4-2 opening day win.

Luke Weaver, who took over as closer last September when Clay Holmes faltered, will get most of the opportunities to finish tight games with leads.

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Ronald Blum, The Associated Press