US EditionYankees' closer role could be flux amid Blue Jays series
- Devin Williams struggled as the Yankees' closer, allowing three runs and failing to record an out in the ninth inning during a 4-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Manager Aaron Boone did not rule out temporarily removing Williams from the closer role after his poor performance on the mound.
- Despite being a two-time All-Star, Williams has a troubling 11.25 ERA in ten appearances this season and has acknowledged his challenges, stating, "I believe in my ability to go out there and shut it down... I'm just going to keep working."
- Carlos Carrasco held Toronto scoreless in five innings, while Alejandro Kirk's two-run double in the ninth inning was critical for Toronto's win.
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Hastings Tribune
Yankees' closer role could be flux amid Blue Jays series
While Max Fried's first month with the New York Yankees is going well, Devin Williams is experiencing a rough time in his initial weeks for his new team. Fried will be on the mound Saturday afternoon when the Yankees host…
New York Post
JingletreeDevin Williams’ struggles doom Yankees in series opener with Blue Jays
If the Yankees did not have a true closer problem before, they do now after Williams coughed up another game, charged with his first blown save in the Yankees’ 4-2 series-opening loss to the Blue Jays.
Devin Williams implodes again as Yankees fall to Blue Jays
With two Blue Jays already on, nobody out and the Yankees clinging to a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning, the Bronx faithful began begging for Luke Weaver on Friday night. “We want Weaver,” the crowd demanded with Devin Williams on the mound. The embattled closer went on to surrender a two-run double to Alejandro Kirk. With two hits, one hit-by-pitch and zero outs recorded, Williams then left the mound to a vicious chorus of boos as Aaron Boone summ…
“Send Him To The Sun” – Devin Williams Draws Hate From Yankees Fans After Rough Outing
Devin Williams (Photo by Imagn Images) The New York Yankees acquired Devin Williams to bolster their bullpen. Williams, who is known for his unique air bender, is not having a great start to the season. The 30-year-old pitcher was acquired from the Brewers during the offseason, and fans are beginning to dislike him. Williams recorded a few good starts, but he’s not been the ideal closer for the team. Sadly, he has not secured a win yet as he hol…
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