The New York Yankees envisioned Luke Weaver and Devin Williams anchoring their bullpen after Clay Holmes left in free agency.
Instead, Williams has unraveled, carrying a 5.73 ERA and surrendering eight earned runs in his last five appearances.
At this stage, Aaron Boone has little choice but to shift Williams into low-leverage work to limit further damage.
Fortunately, a new bullpen pairing is emerging — one that might be capable of carrying the late innings into October; assuming the Yankees make it.
Weaver still delivering steady production
Luke Weaver has been one of the Yankees’ most reliable arms, posting a 2.76 ERA over 45.2 innings this season.
While his pure stuff might not match the overpowering form from last year, his fastball remains an effective weapon.
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