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Yankees Set for Bullpen Overhaul After ALDS Exit as Devin Williams Weighs Return

Free-agent choices loom after a strong postseason from the late-inning core.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 07: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on July 07, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 01: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams pitches to Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Overview

  • Devin Williams said he is open to returning, while noting the chance to close will influence his free agency after a 4.79 ERA season and a scoreless postseason.
  • Luke Weaver heads to free agency after late-season struggles and a pitch-tipping issue, with indications he could market himself as a starter.
  • David Bednar remains under team control and stabilized the ninth inning, recording a 2.19 ERA and 10 saves for the Yankees plus two postseason saves.
  • Despite an uneven regular season, the trusted playoff group of Bednar, Williams, Fernando Cruz, Tim Hill and Camilo Doval allowed three earned runs in 20 innings.
  • Offseason decisions include a $5 million option on Jonathan Loáisiga, a $3 million option on Tim Hill and arbitration calls on Mark Leiter Jr., Jake Bird, Jake Cousins, Ian Hamilton and Scott Effross, while separate developments include online abuse of Trey Yesavage’s family and a civil suit involving Aaron Judge.