The Prospects Live crew debates whether the Brewers need to make additional moves on the relief pitching market ahead of the 2025 season.
The Yankees pulled off a blockbuster trade to solidify their bullpen, acquiring elite closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in a deal that left the
Devin Williams and Fernando Cruz headline the Yankees' bullpen additions this winter, overshadowing the return of Jonathan Loaisiga, who won't be ready on
The New York Yankees have already built what appears to be a solid back end of their bullpen for 2025. They added closer Devin Williams in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on December 13, and he brings a unique pitch he calls the “Airbender” — his unique version of a changeup — that led
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The bar has been set outrageously high. When it comes to the New York Yankees, being a closer means being compared to the best closer in the game's history: Mariano Rivera. So Devin Williams will come into the Bronx and be well aware of the expectations when he takes the ball to close out games for the Yankees.
Trading for elite closer Devin Williams allows the Yankees to move Luke Weaver into a set-up role, creating a dynamic one-two punch in the late innings.
The Milwaukee Brewers' likely will be among the best in baseball next year even with Devin Williams. He now calls the New York Yankees home, but the Brewers' bullpen still should be very good.
So Devin Williams will come into the Bronx and be well aware of the expectations when he takes the ball to close out games for the Yankees. “I’m excited for it,” Williams told MLB.com’s ...
The New York Yankees have already made key addition to their bullpen this winter. They traded for Devin Williams, allowing Luke Weaver to step into a different role. However, they could still be looking for a effective southpaw in their bullpen.
Another advantage for the Yankees is that the American League got weaker this offseason, and with the Guardians and Astros both doing some retooling of their rosters, the Bronx Bombers are clearly the best team in the AL on paper. Meanwhile, the Mets have the Phillies and Braves to deal with in a tough NL East.
The Orioles' and Rays' offseasons leave something to be desired, but it's reasonable to expect a strong 2025 from this group.