After three straight sub-2.00 ERA seasons, Williams has been hit for a 11.25 ERA in his first eight innings with the Yankees, prompting manager Aaron Boone to remove him from the closer role before the team’s Sunday matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Devin Williams was recently demoted from his closer position with the New York Yankees due to inconsistent performance during the 2025 MLB season. Williams acknowledged the demotion was not surprising,

Right-hander Devin Williams is out as the Yankees’ closer -- for now. The job belongs to Luke Weaver, who had the role during the final two months of last year, including the postseason. The decision