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Closer Devin Williams Labeled 'Biggest Failure' of Yankees Season

Closer Devin Williams Labeled 'Biggest Failure' of Yankees Season

Summary

The New York Yankees' season has been disappointing, and pitcher Devin Williams is seen as a part of the problem. Williams, acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers, has not performed as expected, with his performance declining significantly. This change in performance makes it unlikely that the Yankees will keep him after he becomes a free agent.

Key Facts

  • Devin Williams was traded to the Yankees from the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • He had strong past performance with a 1.66 earned run average (ERA) over three seasons.
  • In his first season with the Yankees, his ERA rose to 5.30.
  • Williams allowed 33 earned runs in 61 games this season.
  • His strikeout rate has decreased by about 5% from his career average.
  • Williams becomes a free agent soon, and the Yankees are unlikely to re-sign him.
  • Other pitchers, like Sonny Gray, also struggled after joining the Yankees.

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