Devin Williams expected to join the Dodgers but was traded to the Yankees, leaving him surprised by the unexpected turn of events.
Los Angeles: So, Devin Williams thought he was heading to the Dodgers, right? Well, surprise! He got traded to the Yankees instead. He was pretty shocked about it, saying the Yankees “snuck in under the table” to make it happen.
The Dodgers have been looking to beef up their bullpen, and Williams seemed like a perfect fit. They’ve been eyeing other free agents too, like Tanner Scott, who had a solid season last year. But Williams? He’s on another level with his crazy changeup, known as the Airbender. It’s got some serious movement that makes it tough for batters.
In his career, he’s racked up some impressive stats—just 129 hits allowed and 375 strikeouts in 236 innings. His earned-run average is a jaw-dropping 1.83. That’s elite stuff!
Williams didn’t see the Yankees trade coming at all. When asked if he thought he’d end up in New York, he was honest: “I kinda thought I’d be going to L.A.” It’s wild how things can change in baseball.
Now, the Brewers got a couple of players in return, including a minor-leaguer and a lefty starter, Nestor Cortes. But it sounds like the Dodgers might have missed out on a big opportunity. They could’ve included Gavin Lux in a deal, but now they’ll have to look elsewhere for bullpen help.
Fans are still buzzing about the Dodgers and their pursuit of closers. It seems like they’re still in the game for some big names, but Williams won’t be one of them. Guess Cortes got the last laugh in this trade saga!