Devin Williams, the standout closer for the Milwaukee Brewers, has been in the spotlight a lot these last few weeks. At first, it was because he allowed Pete Alonso to hit the game-ending home run, but now he is being considered as a trade option. Williams’ 2025 club option was turned down by the Brewers, who chose to go with arbitration before he becomes a free agent in the upcoming summer. However,
there is now more conjecture that Williams would be a trade target rather than someone Milwaukee looks to re-sign. Williams was recently linked to the Texas Rangers, the 2023 World Series champions, by Zachary Rymer of Bleacher Report, who also presented an intriguing possible trade proposal. Here are all the specifics of the agreement Rymer suggested:
Milwaukee is given: RHP Jack Leiter RHP goes to Texas. Williams, Devin Williams would be a tremendous asset to the Rangers, but they must make sure they have a replacement for Leiter. However, if Leiter turns out to be the pitcher that was anticipated, they could come to regret dealing him.
If the Brewers moved Williams this summer, they would be selling low on him. Relievers were being traded for huge rewards during the 2024 season. In the end, Milwaukee might not be best served by dealing Williams.
Over the past six months, he has continuously been among baseball’s top pitchers. With Williams to slot in behind him, Milwaukee felt secure in moving Josh Hader. The Brewers won’t have another top arm to replace Williams if they trade him.
After He Declined To Sign A Contract, The Texas Rangers Formally Announced The Departure Of Another Important Player.
