Devin Williams Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 193 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 9/21/1994 (29)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- None
Devin Williams Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Devin Williams News
Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (back) is still hoping to return around the All-Star break in July, according to general manager Matt Arnold. Williams was diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back in the middle of March and was estimated to be out for around three months, which would put him back in the middle of the summer, barring any setbacks once he begins ramping up his arm. The 29-year-old All-Star closer has a long ways to go before returning as Milwaukee's closer, but he should be stashed in an injured list spot in all fantasy leagues until then. Abner Uribe has opened the year as the Brewers' preferred closer with Williams out and has allowed three earned runs in his first five innings of 2024 with three walks and five strikeouts while picking up three saves.
Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (back) is expected to miss around three months due to stress fractures in his back. General manager Matt Arnold said he would leave the decision up to manager Pat Murphy and his staff as to who will be the team's closer while Williams is sidelined. Abner Uribe, as well as Joel Payamps and Trevor Megill, seem to be the most obvious replacements for save chances, though none of the trio has had much big-league closing experience. Murphy said he has no intentions of naming one defined closer unless one naturally emerges during the season. While Uribe has the most natural stuff to be a closer, Payamps should also be in the mix, and this could end up being a total committee approach. Payamps feels like the best speculation for fantasy managers scrounging for saves late in deep-mixed drafts.
Milwaukee Brewers star closer Devin Williams (back) has two stress fractures in his back and is expected to miss around three months, according to sources. Williams pitched through back soreness last September, but it returned this spring. He will rehab and is expected to return by midseason. The top fantasy closer will now miss at least half the season, which will obviously cause his stock to drop considerably for those who have yet to draft for the 2024 season. The 29-year-old right-hander saved 36 games for the Brew Crew in 40 chances last year while also posting an elite 1.53 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 87 strikeouts and 28 walks in 58 2/3 innings pitched. It's a massive blow to the back end of Milwaukee's bullpen before the start of the season. Trevor Megill, Joel Payamps and Abner Uribe could all be options for saves in Milwaukee with Williams hurt.
Batting Order
1 | Sal Frelick |
2 | William Contreras |
3 | Willy Adames |
4 | Rhys Hoskins |
5 | Blake Perkins |
6 | Gary Sánchez |
7 | Brice Turang |
8 | Joey Ortiz |
9 | Jackson Chourio |
Devin Williams Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Sal Frelick |
2 | William Contreras |
3 | Willy Adames |
4 | Rhys Hoskins |
5 | Blake Perkins |
6 | Gary Sánchez |
7 | Brice Turang |
8 | Joey Ortiz |
9 | Jackson Chourio |
2023 marked Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams' first full year out of Josh Hader's shadow and into the spotlight, and he continued to show why he's one of the best relief pitchers in baseball. Williams began the year with a shutout April, tossing 9 1/3 innings with five saves before allowing his first run. Not impervious to implosions, however, Williams' four-run outing on June 13 would signify his first blown save of the season and balloon his ERA from a sublime 0.42 to 2.08. But the right-hander's ERA would not worsen beyond that figure, entrenching himself as a fantasy stalwart with a 1.22 ERA (1.99 FIP), 57:17 K:BB, and 26 saves in 37 frames over his final 39 appearances to close out the campaign. A troubling 12.1% walk rate didn't stop the 29-year-old two-time All-Star from bringing home the second NL Reliever of the Year award of his career. The Brewers didn't add any significant help to their bullpen this offseason, leaving Williams with a clear runway to closing duties once again for Milwaukee in 2024. While Williams' reliance on the "Airbender" changeup lends itself to a high rate of free passes, it's hard to poke holes into a pitcher who ranked in the top six percent or better in average exit velocity (85.9), hard-hit rate (29.6%), and strikeout rate (37.7%). Williams is the consensus top fantasy pick among relievers for a reason, and his year-to-year consistency makes him a relatively safe choice in the top-50 range.