Devin Williams Reveals Yankees Outbid Dodgers Last-Minute in Trade With Brewers

The New York Yankees traded for former Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams earlier this month, but had to beat out the Dodgers to get him. | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees solidified the back end of their bullpen for 2025 with the acquisition of closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this month.

Williams, who has established himself as one of the best relief pitchers in the game, was excited about the trade to the Yankees, but said heading to New York was never on his radar.