The Yankees continue to reshape their roster in a post-Juan Soto world, acquiring closer Devin Williams on Friday from the Brewers to provide a tested arm for the back of their bullpen.
The Yanks traded former All-Star lefty Nestor Cortes, minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin and cash in the 2-for-1 deal, a source confirmed to The Post.
The right-handed Williams, the 2020 NL Rookie of the Year and a two-time All-Star, owns a 1.83 ERA and a 1.023 WHIP over 241 career relief appearances.
He pitched in only 22 games last season, however, after missing the first four months with stress fractures in his back.
Williams, who earned $7.25 million in 2024, is eligible for arbitration this winter and can become a free agent next year.
It’s the latest move made by the Yankees, who have been aggressive after losing out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes to the Mets.
They’ve signed starter Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal and are rumored to be among the teams competing for the services of free-agent first baseman Christian Walker, along with discussing trades for Cubs outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker.
The Yankees are also expected to be part of the Roki Sasaki proceedings to bring the Japanese ace stateside.
Williams will bolster a bullpen that saw reliever Clay Holmes head to Queens to be a starter.
Luke Weaver emerged as a trusted closer in the final months of the season and then in the playoffs for the Yankees.
Williams and the arbitration-eligible Cortes are both projected to make $7.7 million in 2025, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
