The New York Yankees have demoted Devin Williams from his closer role after a series of disappointing performances and mounting fan discontent. The decision was significantly influenced by the vocal reactions from fans during a recent game, where chants for Luke Weaver echoed through Yankee Stadium. Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake acknowledged that past experiences with similar situations have shown how detrimental fan backlash can be. The coaching staff, including manager Aaron Boone, collectively decided to pull Williams from the pressure-laden ninth inning to help him regain his confidence. With Williams sidelined in high-pressure situations, Weaver is expected to take over ninth-inning duties, allowing Williams to work through his struggles away from the spotlight, as he had been struggling to locate his changeup effectively.