"After giving up three runs across 21.2 innings all of last year, Williams had already given up five through his first four games with the Yankees."
"He looks to steal a strike on the low inside corner with a first-pitch changeup. Melendez can do nothing but take this pitch... it lands about a ball below the zone."
"After just missing out on a called first pitch strike, Williams targets the outside edge with a heater to get back in the count... It's also Williams' fastest pitch of the season at 96 mph."
"This is where the cat-and-mouse game begins. Does he fight back with another heater, or will he gamble with an off-speed offering?"
The New York Yankees faced challenges after Clay Holmes stepped down from the closer role, but they found success with Luke Weaver as the new ninth-inning pitcher. To enhance their bullpen for long-term stability, they traded several players to acquire Devin Williams and Fernando Cruz. Initially, Williams struggled, raising concerns among fans, but he bounced back impressively, boasting multiple scoreless appearances, including a standout performance against the Royals where he showcased his pitching prowess.
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