"Williams is one of the top names on the closer market. He landed at No. 16 on our Top 50 Free Agents list, which put him second among relievers, behind only . The 31-year-old is expected to have many suitors, with the Reds and Red Sox linked to him last week, and the Mets, Tigers, and Giants joining the mix this week. The Dodgers and Marlins have also been connected to Williams."
"New York sent Caleb Durbin and Nestor Cortes to Milwaukee for Williams in December 2024. He struggled in his first month with the team, losing the closer role by May. An injury to fill-in closer Luke Weaver allowed Williams to regain the role, and he pitched well in June and July. The trade deadline acquisition of David Bednar pushed Williams back into setup duty. He closed the year with his best stretch of the campaign, posting 13 scoreless innings from September 7 through the postseason."
The Yankees have discussed reuniting with free-agent closer Devin Williams and are among several teams linked to him. Williams ranked No. 16 on the Top 50 Free Agents list and is expected to draw many suitors, including the Reds, Red Sox, Mets, Tigers, Giants, Dodgers, and Marlins. New York acquired Williams in December 2024, and he alternated between closer and setup roles while finishing strong with 13 scoreless innings from September 7 through the postseason. Williams said he would be open to returning and that a closer role would depend on the scenario. The Yankees also pursued other free agents.
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