The New York Yankees will be without one of their key bullpen arms for the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. While the team faces the challenge of filling the ninth-inning role, the absence is only temporary, with a crucial return on the horizon.
Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that the missing piece will be back in uniform for the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This short-term gap is set to end sooner than expected, bringing relief to the Yankees’ pitching staff.
The player in question is none other than All-Star closer Devin Williams, who has been placed on the paternity list to attend to family matters. Boone shared that Williams is expected to rejoin the team in Pittsburgh, with insider Bryan Hoch tweeting, “Devin Williams (paternity list) is expected to rejoin the Yankees tomorrow in Pittsburgh, Aaron Boone said.”
Williams’ return comes at a pivotal time for the Yankees, who are eager to have their dominant closer back in action. His presence in the bullpen is crucial as the team looks to strengthen their push for the postseason.
