The Milwaukee Brewers announced a trade Friday that will send All-Star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees.
In return, the Brewers will acquire left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes, infielder Caleb Durbin, and cash.
“We are excited to add Nestor to the organization,” said Senior Vice President and General Manager Matt Arnold. “Nestor brings an accomplished veteran left-handed presence to the starting rotation and we look forward to him playing a key role in our success in 2025.”
“We are pleased to bring Caleb Durbin into the infield mix,” Arnold added. “He is an exciting and aggressive young athlete who possesses the qualities we look for in a big-league player. Caleb has outstanding speed, makes contact, and has the ability to play all over the infield.”
MLB Insider Jeff Passan first posted about the trade on Tuesday.
BREAKING: The New York Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 13, 2024
Williams was drafted by the Brewers in the second round of the 2013 Draft. Since then, he has won two National League Reliever of the Year awards and has been named to to two All-Star teams.
Watch: Brewers finalizing trade of Devin Williams.
“Devin Williams played a major role in the team’s success over recent seasons and we are grateful to have had him perform for us at such a high level. We wish Devin all the best in his career going forward," Arnold said in a news release from the team.
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