Injuries to Devin Williams and David Bednar have shaken up the closer rankings before the 2024 MLB season even begins. In other closer news, Aroldis Chapman touches 75 -- though not on the radar gun.
The Milwaukee Brewers will be without Williams, their star closer, for at least three months after it was discovered he has two stress fractures in his back. Williams made two appearances this spring before pausing activity due to back soreness. He will be completely shut down for at least six weeks before resuming activity, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
Nevertheless, this is bad news for the Brewers who just lost the 2023 National League Reliever of the Year for at least half the season. Williams pitched to a 1.53 ERA with a 38% K-rate and 36 saves last season.
