Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed on Sunday morning that the team is moving reliever Devin Williams out of the closer role “for now.”
Speaking to reporters ahead of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, Boone said that Luke Weaver will get the majority of the save opportunities, while the club wants to see Williams build up some positive momentum in non-save chances.
SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino wrote on Friday that the Yankees could be making a change at closer, noting Williams’ command issues along with Weaver’s early-season success.
Williams, a two-time All-Star and twice named the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year, was acquired in an offseason trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, looking to give the Yankees another lockdown closer in their storied history.
But the 30-year-old’s start in New York has been nightmarish, with the right-hander pitching to an 11.25 ERA and a 2.375 WHIP with only eight strikeouts and seven walks in 8.0 innings of work.
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