Yankees Trade Nestor Cortes for Brewers' Closer Devin Williams
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The New York Yankees are trading for Milwaukee Brewers' All-Star closer Devin Williams, sending left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes and infielder Caleb Durbin to Milwaukee. Williams, known for his elite strikeout rate and effective changeup, has faced injury challenges but remains a top bullpen asset. The Yankees, needing bullpen depth after losing Clay Holmes, gain Williams with one year of team control. The Brewers acquire Cortes, a versatile starter, and Durbin, a promising infielder with strong minor league performance.
- Devin Williams trade: Yankees acquire All-Star closer as Nestor Cortes heads to Brewers, per report CBS Sports
- Sources: Yanks acquiring Brewers closer Williams ESPN
- Who are the players the Brewers are getting back from the Yankees in the Devin Williams trade? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Yankees To Acquire Devin Williams For Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin MLB Trade Rumors
- Brewers acquire Cortes, prospect Durbin from Yanks for closer Williams (source) MLB.com
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