Around the Empire: Yankees news - 4/27/25
Briefly

The Yankees' acquisition of Devin Williams from the Brewers aimed to establish a strong bullpen; however, his inconsistent performance, culminating in a blown save, has led to reconsideration of his closer role. Manager Aaron Boone mentioned potential adjustments to help Williams regain form. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge continues to impress with an exceptional batting average in April, leading some to reflect on his extraordinary capabilities. His current statistics position him among the elite, inviting comparisons to baseball legends of the past.
Manager Aaron Boone hinted at the possibility of temporarily removing Devin Williams from the closer role, signifying growing concern over his performance.
Devin Williams has faced challenges adjusting to the Bronx, with significant media attention and team policies adding pressure, though he does not use this as an excuse.
Aaron Judge's April performance is exceptional, with a .415/.513/.734 slash line, ranking among the greatest in history, reminding fans of his consistent dominance.
Mike Petriello illustrated how impressive Judge has been, noting projections suggest he could finish 2025 with an OPS+ exceeding 200 three times, a rare feat.
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