Can you guess what’s even faster than a fastball? Here’s a hint: it’s not easy. It’s the way cheers at Yankee Stadium can turn into boos-sometimes quicker than a pitch itself. That’s exactly what happened when the New York Yankees faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays. Things got so rough that the over 46,000 fans in the stands voiced their displeasure with that one Yankees closer in particular. In the aftermath, a top MLB insider has warned the Yankees about a mistake they simply can’t afford to repeat.
That closer? None other than Devin Williams. The Yankees were so close, holding a one-run lead, but everything unraveled as soon as Williams stepped onto the mound. Just minutes later, fans began chanting, “We want Weaver.” Could it get any worse? Unfortunately, yes. The Yankees lost their lead just as the Blue Jays’ batters took over the bases. Fans immediately demanded Williams’ exit from the mound. Before Williams, can you remember a time when the Yankees had a closer problem? Probably not–because they didn’t. Eventually, the Blue Jays handed a painful 4-2 defeat to the Yankees, despite New York having the lead to start with.
After the game, the Yankees were warned by MLB insider Chris Kirschner that they cannot afford to make such a mistake again. Kirschner sent a clear message to the Bronx: the Yankees must act quickly and move Williams out of the closer role.
As Kirschner put it, “It is not working. The next time the New York Yankees have a lead in a save situation, Devin Williams cannot walk out of the bullpen.” Given Williams’ 11.25 ERA over 10 appearances, do you think that’s the right call?
The sting of this loss to the Blue Jays is still fresh, and it’s unlikely such a major decision will be made easily. Manager Aaron Boone also believes that it’s too soon to make any drastic moves. Moreover, fans weren’t pleased with Williams’ attitude throughout the game. Many felt the loss didn’t bother him enough, and they’ve made it clear they don’t want him as part of the Bronx Bombers anymore.
Yankees’ Devin Williams opened up about his struggles in Pinstripes
Before joining the Yankees, Williams spent over six years with the Milwaukee Brewers. Naturally, adjusting to life in the Bronx after Milwaukee hasn’t been easy for him. Following the 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays, Williams admitted, “There’s a lot of adjustments that I’ve had to make.”He added that most of it is about adapting to a new life off the field.
When it comes to his pitching, Williams confessed he’s at a loss as to why he can’t locate his pitches, saying, “Truthfully, I don’t know.” But that’s not even the shocking part. It’s the fact that he has been struggling with it for a long time. So, if that’s the case, why hasn’t any action been taken?
PITTSBURGH, PA – APRIL 04: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the home opener at PNC Park on April 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
To their credit, the Yankees have supported him as much as possible. During the Blue Jays’ game, when Williams started losing his confidence, Yankees’ ace Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn’t hesitate to step in to help him refocus. Chisholm’s support was clear: “He is one of the best relievers in the game. I know what he’s got.” Even after such poor performance, Williams still has the backing of his team. It didn’t make much difference for Williams, but his teammates have never lost faith in him.
Let’s see how the Yankees will decide to take it further.
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