The Milwaukee Brewers have traded nearer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees, receiving left-handed starter Nestor Cortes, infielder Caleb Durbin, and money issues within the return, in keeping with MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch.
Confirmed: Yankees buying 2-time All-Star RHP Devin Williams from Brewers for LHP Nestor Cortes, IF Caleb Durbin and money issues
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) December 13, 2024
Williams, 30, spent six seasons with Milwaukee, debuting in 2019 earlier than placing collectively an unbelievable shortened-2020 season, profitable NL Rookie of the 12 months and NL Reliever of the 12 months as he sported an 0.33 ERA with 53 strikeouts throughout 27 innings.
After the departure of Josh Hader in mid-2022, Williams turned the group’s main nearer, saving 65 video games throughout 2022-2024, although he missed the primary half of 2024 after surgical procedure for stress fractures in his again.
In 22 appearances this season, Williams totaled 21 2⁄3 innings with 14 saves and 38 strikeouts, ending with a 1.25 ERA and a 0.969 WHIP. Regardless of these numbers, the lasting reminiscence of most followers is Williams’ last look in a Brewers uniform, when he allowed a go-ahead three-run homer to the Mets’ Pete Alonso within the ninth inning of a winner-take-all NL Wild Card recreation three in October.
A free agent after 2025, rumors have surrounded a deal for Williams all offseason.
The extra acquainted title within the return, Cortes can be 30 and has performed throughout seven seasons with the Orioles, Mariners, and Yankees. HE was an All-Star in 2022 with a 2.44 ERA throughout 28 begins, placing out 163 over 158 1⁄3 innings.
He had an injury-plagued 2023, making simply 12 begins with a 4.97 ERA earlier than bouncing again with a 3.77 ERA throughout 31 video games (30 begins) in 2024, ending with 162 strikeouts over a career-high 174 1⁄3 innings.
Cortes can be a free agent after 2025. He’s projected to make $8.3 million this coming season, coming in just below Williams’ projected $8.4 million, per Spotrac.
Durbin, 24, was a 14th spherical decide by the Braves in 2021. He was traded to the Yankees in December 2022 for pitcher Lucas Luetge. In elements of 4 minor league seasons, Durbin has appeared in 281 video games with a .269/.374/.407 line with 22 homers, 153 RBIs, 187 runs, and 110 steals and a 111:134 Ok:BB ratio.
He spent the majority of 2024 with New York’s Triple-A affiliate, hitting .287/.396/.471 with 10 homers, 60 RBIs, 57 runs, and 29 steals with a 37:47 Ok:BB ratio throughout 82 video games.
Durbin additionally appeared in 24 video games throughout the Arizona Fall League, hitting .312/.427/.548 with 5 homers, 21 RBIs, 26 runs, and an AFL-record 29 steals. He added 5 doubles and a triple whereas additionally placing out simply six occasions in comparison with 17 walks.
With the departure of Willy Adames, Durbin figures to fill in one of many infield gaps in 2025 for Milwaukee, as he has performed at second base (151 video games), third base (67 video games), and shortstop (42 video games) at varied factors in his minor league profession. He’s additionally made 9 appearances in left discipline and heart discipline. His first look with Milwaukee will even mark his MLB debut.
