The Yankees faced a challenging situation with their star closer Devin Williams on paternity leave. In his place, Luke Weaver, in only his second outing of the season, was called upon to secure a four-out save during a critical match against the Diamondbacks. Weaver's performance was praised by manager Aaron Boone as his best since the World Series, showcasing the depth of the Yankees' bullpen. Aaron Judge noted the impressive combination of Weaver and Williams as a formidable backend of the bullpen, emphasizing the team's resilience in clutch scenarios.
"You can't replace a Devin Williams, but you got a guy like Luke Weaver who, we all saw what he did there the last month, month-and-a-half with us - especially in the postseason. ... It's gonna be a nasty combo down there at the back end."
"I mean, it's amazing to have two of the best relievers in your bullpen," said Jazz Chisholm Jr., who added that he approved of Weaver stepping up in Williams' absence.
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