Insider reveals Yankees might trade Devin Williams midseason
Insider reveals Yankees might trade Devin Williams midseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Trading Devin Williams at the July deadline might sound like a head-scratcher—after all, the Yankees just signed the two-time All-Star this offseason. But let's not pretend this reunion has been smooth sailing.
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Williams has never really settled in with the Yankees. Remember the spring training drama over his facial hair? Yeah, that wasn't exactly a confidence builder. Then he came out of the gate like a deer in headlights. His 10.00 ERA over his first 10 appearances cost him the closer's job before we even flipped the calendar to May.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone takes the ball from relief pitcher Devin Williams during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.Brad Penner-Imagn Images
To his credit, Williams has cleaned things up a bit lately, posting a respectable 2.45 ERA across 12 appearances last month. But here's the kicker: he's a free agent after the season and, honestly, doesn't seem like a fit for the Yankees' future plans.
With Luke Weaver waiting in the wings to reclaim the closer role once he's off the IL, Williams' days as New York's go-to shut-down guy look numbered.
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So why hold onto a reliever who's clearly not comfortable in pinstripes and probably won't be back next year? So MLB.com's Mark Feinsand suggests the Yankees kick the tires on a trade come July, snag some value, and avoid the painful 'watch him walk for nothing' scenario.
It's not like Yankees fans would be upset.
Trading Williams midseason feels like throwing in the towel early. But maybe the Yankees have finally learned that it's better to admit a mistake early than to watch a player continue to struggle in New York. Remember Joey Gallo? Sonny Gray?
Williams certainly has time to rebuild his reputation with Weaver on the injured list. He's the closer, for now, and he can help his own cause since he is hitting free agency this fall. The Yankees can help theirs by admitting he's just not the right fit.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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