Devin Williams

Williams missed the first four months of the 2024 season due to fractures in his back, but reclaimed closing duties for Milwaukee upon his return in late-July. Once healthy, he proved he was still one of the best closers in baseball, racking up 14 saves in 15 chances with a 1.25 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB across 21.2 innings. Williams' 12.5 percent walk rate was not an unusual blemish, but the right-hander maintained a remarkable 30.7 K-BB percentage thanks to a 43.2 percent strikeout rate that led relievers who pitched a minimum of 20 innings. Set to become a free-agent after the 2025 campaign, Williams was a candidate to be traded this winter and the Yankees swooped in to acquire the All-Star closer. The 30-year-old continues to be a top-5 option for 2025 saves. Read Past Outlooks