Overview
- Luke Weaver has successfully transitioned to the closer role for the New York Yankees, saving all three wins in the AL Division Series against the Kansas City Royals.
- Since being named closer on September 6, Weaver has been perfect in seven save opportunities, striking out 29 of 55 batters faced.
- The Yankees' bullpen was instrumental in their series win, not allowing an earned run over 15 2/3 innings against the Royals.
- Clay Holmes, the former closer, has embraced a setup role, contributing five scoreless innings in the series and maintaining a positive mindset.
- The Yankees will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Detroit Tigers in the AL Championship Series, set to begin on Monday.