The Yankees’ “Plan B” after losing Juan Soto in December 2024 will be talked about for years to come. After failing to match the near-$800 million commitment from the Mets, the Yankees pivoted to sign the likes of Paul Goldschmidt and Max Fried, trade for Cody Bellinger in an effective salary dump, and package Caleb Durbin and Nestor Cortes to the Milwaukee Brewers for All-Star closer Devin Williams.

The rental right-hander seemed like a perfect fit, pairing with 2024 postseason hero Luke Weaver as a deadly 1-2 punch in backend of the Yankees’ bullpen. It was a question from the start whether Williams would receive a long-term contract once he hit free agency, but many were confident in the Airbender translating to the Bronx.

It’s safe to say that didn’t happen, as a topsy turvy season s

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