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Yankees Shuffle Bullpen After Closer Luke Weaver Lands on Injured List

Devin Williams has resumed ninth-inning duties, with New York eyeing internal committee strategies plus external trade candidates.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Devin Williams #38 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the ninth inning of the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on June 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Luke Weaver was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 4 with a left hamstring strain and is projected to miss four to six weeks.
  • Devin Williams has returned to ninth-inning duties and recorded a save despite yielding a run in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the Guardians.
  • The Yankees activated Fernando Cruz from the IL, recalled Yerry De los Santos, designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment and optioned Jorbit Vivas to balance the roster.
  • Manager Aaron Boone declined to set a firm timetable for Weaver’s return, stressing the importance of preserving his health over meeting a specific deadline.
  • New York is considering a closer-by-committee approach and could pursue Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan in a trade to strengthen late-inning depth.