Analysts Link Devin Williams to Cubs, Tip Yankees to Pursue Robert Suárez
Analysts expect New York to target Robert Suárez, reflecting Williams' pursuit of a guaranteed ninth-inning role elsewhere.
Overview
- Will Laws of Sports Illustrated predicts Williams will choose the Cubs, citing Chicago's need for a closer and the opportunity to reclaim ninth-inning duties.
- The same projection has the Yankees turning to free agent Robert Suárez, who led the National League with 40 saves and posted sub-3.00 ERA and FIP for San Diego.
- Reports say the Yankees have interest in keeping Williams, yet his demotion from the ninth inning in July and David Bednar's status complicate a short-term return.
- Williams' 2025 line featured a 5.01 ERA, but a 2.68 FIP suggests his stuff remained intact despite unfavorable results.
- A separate forecast from Cleveland.com, relayed by Newsweek, estimates Williams could land a three-year, $51 million contract in free agency.