Yankees' Williams not focused on reclaiming closer's job: 'Doesn't matter' 4e6k5f

New York Yankees right-hander Devin Williams isn't concerned about reclaiming his spot as the club's closer. 3l6f1b

The Yankees moved Williams out of the role after a rough start to the season, but he's rebounded since, going six straight appearances without allowing a run. The bounce-back performances have lowered his season ERA from 11.25 on April 25 to 6.88.

"It doesn't matter right now," Williams said of regaining the closer's role, per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. "It doesn't matter."

New York acquired Williams, a two-time National League Reliever of the Year, from the Milwaukee Brewers in December. Luke Weaver has been closing games for the Yankees since the team moved Williams out of the spot.

"We'll see," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Williams potentially returning to the role. "No plans right now. I feel like so many of our guys down there, Devin included, are throwing the ball really well. Obviously, Luke's done outstanding in the role. So we'll see. We'll just see as we go."

Williams is in his final season of club control before reaching free agency after the 2025 campaign, but said he isn't worried about how a setup role might affect his market value.

"I mean, I'm putting up zeros, right?" Williams said. "You guys get all caught up in this. It's always a question. It's not a thing. If I give up runs in the eighth inning, if I give up runs in the ninth inning, they count the same. It's the same thing."