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Yankees Stick to One-Inning Role for Devin Williams

Aaron Boone is safeguarding the reliever’s arm following past shoulder injuries

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.
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Overview

  • Boone confirmed that Williams will be limited to one-inning outings to maintain his effectiveness and support bullpen depth.
  • Williams has not pitched beyond three outs since September 2023, a limitation tied to shoulder problems he suffered after multiple two-inning stints in 2020.
  • Boone has left open the possibility of deploying Williams for four outs under special circumstances, though no plan exists to extend him to two full innings.
  • The Yankees will use Thursday’s off-day to flip Clarke Schmidt and Will Warren in the rotation for the upcoming weekend.
  • Marcus Stroman’s ongoing knee rehab as well as absences by Jonathan Loáisiga for illness and J.C. Escarra for his wife’s labor have tested the team’s depth.