Yankees News: The Implosion of Devin Williams
Devin Williams’ struggles have reached a breaking point. Once seen as a reliable arm, he has posted a troubling 5.68 ERA in 2025. According to Michael Baumann of FanGraphs, Williams’ decline isn’t due to one major issue but rather a series of small regressions across the board. Combined with poor timing and some bad luck, these setbacks have made him one of the Yankees’ biggest disappointments in recent memory.
Meanwhile, the Yankees received a boost as Aaron Judge returned to right field after more than a month away due to a flexor strain in his right arm. His presence in the lineup marked a significant moment, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. also making an appearance despite recent knee contusions.
Manager Aaron Boone, who was ejected for the sixth time this season (the most in MLB), downplayed tensions with umpires. Boone insisted that he generally has good relationships with them, noting that his disputes are about defending the strike zone, not personal conflicts.
Another bright spot has been Cam Schlittler, whose development has been described as the Yankees’ most “holistic success story” by pitching director Sam Briend. Drafted in the seventh round in 2022 with modest expectations, Schlittler has transformed into a power pitcher with one of the most dynamic arsenals in baseball. Despite a rough outing last night, he remains poised to contribute to the Yankees’ playoff push — a remarkable turnaround from his early scouting reports.
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