Devin Williams expected to be traded this offseason, likely to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the New York Yankees made a surprise move to acquire him. The Yankees traded Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin for Williams, a top reliever with impressive stats.

Williams, who has a history of postseason struggles, is eager to contribute to the Yankees' success. Meanwhile, the Yankees also finalized a significant contract with Max Fried, marking a major shift for the team after losing Juan Soto to the Mets.