2025 Stats
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0-2
ERA
11.25
WHIP
2.38
K
8
SV
4
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Williams missed the first four months of the 2024 season due to fractures in his back, but reclaimed closing duties for Milwaukee upon his return in late-July. Once healthy, he proved he was still one of the best closers in baseball, racking up 14 saves in 15 chances with a 1.25 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB across 21.2 innings. Williams' 12.5 percent walk rate was not an unusual blemish, but the right-hander maintained a remarkable 30.7 K-BB percentage thanks to a 43.2 percent strikeout rate that led relievers who pitched a minimum of 20 innings. Set to become a free-agent after the 2025 campaign, Williams was a candidate to be traded this winter and the Yankees swooped in to acquire the All-Star closer. The 30-year-old continues to be a top-5 option for 2025 saves. Read Past Outlooks

Demoted from closer role
Manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Williams has been removed from the closer role "for right now," Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The writing was on the wall after Williams blew his first save of the season Friday against Toronto, which was the second straight appearance in which he allowed three earned runs. The right-hander has yet to truly look like himself in 10 outings with the Yankees and has an 11.25 ERA and 8:7 K:BB across eight innings. New York presumably plans to return Williams to the closer job at some point this year, but he'll need to right the ship in a lesser role before getting that opportunity. Luke Weaver, who took over as the Yankees' closer down the stretch last season, has yet to allow a run through 11 outings this year and could get the bulk of the save chances in the meantime.
The writing was on the wall after Williams blew his first save of the season Friday against Toronto, which was the second straight appearance in which he allowed three earned runs. The right-hander has yet to truly look like himself in 10 outings with the Yankees and has an 11.25 ERA and 8:7 K:BB across eight innings. New York presumably plans to return Williams to the closer job at some point this year, but he'll need to right the ship in a lesser role before getting that opportunity. Luke Weaver, who took over as the Yankees' closer down the stretch last season, has yet to allow a run through 11 outings this year and could get the bulk of the save chances in the meantime.
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Last 10 Games
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-2%
BAA vs LHP
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-47%
BAA vs LHP
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .152 | 46 | 28 | 23 | 1 | |||
Since 2023vs Right | .155 | 87 | 18 | 25 | 4 | |||
2025vs Left | .235 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |||
2025vs Right | .444 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | |||
2024vs Left | .114 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 1 | |||
2024vs Right | .150 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 0 | |||
2023vs Left | .152 | 26 | 18 | 15 | 0 | |||
2023vs Right | .107 | 61 | 10 | 11 | 4 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-58%
ERA at Home
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-33%
ERA at Home
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Since 2023Home | 1.45 | 0.81 | 49.2 | 13.6 | 4.0 | ||||
Since 2023Away | 3.49 | 1.40 | 38.2 | 13.5 | 5.6 | ||||
2025Home | 9.00 | 2.25 | 4.0 | 11.3 | 6.8 | ||||
2025Away | 13.50 | 2.50 | 4.0 | 6.8 | 9.0 | ||||
2024Home | 0.00 | 0.33 | 12.0 | 15.0 | 2.3 | ||||
2024Away | 2.79 | 1.76 | 9.2 | 16.8 | 7.4 | ||||
2023Home | 1.07 | 0.80 | 33.2 | 13.4 | 4.3 | ||||
2023Away | 2.16 | 1.08 | 25.0 | 13.3 | 4.3 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Devin Williams compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
1.14K/9
9.0BB/9
7.9HR/9
0.0Fastball
93.8 mphERA
11.25WHIP
2.38BABIP
.452GB/FB
1.11Left On Base
36.8%Exit Velocity
78.5 mphBarrels/BBE
5.3%Spin Rate
2559 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
19.3%Swinging Strike
8.9%Prospect Rankings History
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After another spectacular season in 2023, Williams finds himself at the center of trade rumors - similar to former teammate Josh Hader a few years ago. Williams is under team control for 2 more seasons before he becomes a free-agent in 2026 and there's no question he would command a haul if Milwaukee were to trade him. For now, the 2-time All-Star enters 2024 as the Brewers' unquestioned closer after tallying a career-high 36 saves last season. Williams' devastating "Airbender" changeup remained effective (.097 BAA), while his mid-90's 4-seamer generated a career-best 42% whiff rate. His walk rate was poor, but consistent with recent outputs and he improved his ratios for the second consecutive year. The right hander's 1.53 ERA was 6th-best among qualified relievers, while his 0.92 WHIP was 4th-best. Consistency is what you can expect from Williams, who is a candidate to be the first closer off the board in drafts this spring.
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Temporary role change likely
The Yankees appear to be making a temporary change at closer after Williams squandered a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning Friday against Toronto, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports. "We'll see," manager Aaron Boone said when asked if Williams would benefit from moving to lower-leverage situations. "We'll kind of talk through this stuff. This is raw right now. We want to do everything we can to get him right, because we know how good he is and how valuable he is going to be for us."
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Blows save opportunity
Williams (0-2) took the loss after blowing the save Friday against the Blue Jays, giving up three runs on two hits in the ninth inning. He did not record an out.
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Tallies fourth save Thursday
Williams earned the save after throwing a clean ninth inning in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rays.
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Logs third save
Williams earned the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Royals, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
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Secures second save
Williams allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning while earning a save against the Royals on Monday.
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No contract extension talks
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said last week that there have been "no conversations, internally or externally" about a contract extension for Williams, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams, for what it's worth, said Tuesday that an extension is "definitely an option" if it makes sense for both parties, per Jack Curry of YES Network. Acquired by the Yankees last week, is projected to make around $8 million in 2025 in his final year of arbitration eligibility before reaching free agency next offseason. The club's stance could change in the future, but for now it sounds like the Yankees are comfortable in letting Williams' walk year play out rather than locking him up to a long-term deal now.
Williams, for what it's worth, said Tuesday that an extension is "definitely an option" if it makes sense for both parties, per Jack Curry of YES Network. Acquired by the Yankees last week, is projected to make around $8 million in 2025 in his final year of arbitration eligibility before reaching free agency next offseason. The club's stance could change in the future, but for now it sounds like the Yankees are comfortable in letting Williams' walk year play out rather than locking him up to a long-term deal now.