Report: Yankees, Williams discussed potential reunion
November 20, 2025
Report: Yankees, Williams discussed potential reunion
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I’m all for it tbh, the underlying numbers were good and he finished the season very strong
He’d be a great set up man to have again, him and Bednar would be a great duo to close out games
He’s a strong buy low bounce back candidate so why shouldn’t we benefit?
Good. Bet all the money in my wallet (exactly $7) that he has a great rebound year
I still have ptsd from all the blown saves
Guess the pitching staff saw something interesting at the end. Mid season was rough but he was locked in the potseason
Id love him back. Just think he needed time to get settled in NY. Id also love weaver back.
Add that cutter back into the mix please
The guy was historically good before coming here. There’s obviously talent there.
Doubt it will happen. Think there’s a good chance he’ll have a rebound year, betted chance for that elsewhere. Think it’s likely that some other team will value him more highly than us.
Considering what Rasiel Iglesias got for a year, wouldn’t be surprised to see a team give him something similar and the Yankees to pass
They should try to sign him even at market rate.. otherwise I see him on another AL East team mowing the Yankees down in October :/
I think they also really need another lockdown lefty. The bullpen needs to be better this year.
I like him in the 7th or 8th, not back as the full time closer
no
Single handedly got rid of the beard rule. He’s a Yankees legend
can we atleast attempt to get diaz
I’d be fine with him or Weaver but bringing both back is a waste of money.
All for Devin coming back
No thanks
LOL – fool me once shame on you, fool me twice – Your GM is Cashman!!
There couldn’t be more of a pairing that shouldn’t reunite than the Yanks and Devin
I’m all for it, but it’s not happening. Don’t see him going anywhere but the Dodgers.
We would be stupid not to bring him back. He had a rough start/first half of season but proved he could pitch in NY, that he is a very good RP and fought through his struggles and wants to be here. Why wouldn’t we? I think some of the people are funny not wanting him thinking there are a lot of options for talented RP’s and that it is easy coming to NYC.
Liked him in the second half. Bring that version back!
This feels so much like Rodon’s situation to me, and look at how good Rodon has been now for us after his first season was a dud.
I’d say take advantage of a buy low opportunity with him and have him be a 1-2 punch with Bednar.
Williams was so hot and cold last year. There were parts of last season he was unhittable and other parts where teams hit him like a piñata. If he can figure it out he can be excellent.
His stuff is filthy so he definitely has potential to be dominant again, just not sure if he can mentally handle it as a closer. Maybe he could be the setup man?
After a disastrous start to his time here he was quite good. Give him another chance
I don’t imagine he will accept non-closer money and sign on as the Yankees 7th inning guy. The team should talk to anyone and everyone who gives NYY a chance to get better, but this doesn’t seem like a fit
Figured it’s likely he’ll be back when I saw him with Judge at a Knicks game a few weeks ago. You don’t usually stick around a place you don’t want to be at.
Devin as the 8th inning guy for Bednar once we found his rhythm was awesome. And a year of having understanding and getting comfortable in NYC…. I’m all for it.
I was sitting here thinking bro isnt Bernie like 55 years old?
I see him as an Edwin Diaz type situation. Shit the bed when he first got here but once he got used to NY became a stud. I think keeping him is the right move
Part of me says bring him back. The other part of me is getting hardcore Javy Vazquez vibes.
I’d be happy to have him back. Especially if he fixes his control issues.
I agree he seemed to return to form late in the season. He’s also a bulwark against overuse of Bednar, which I sensed becoming an issue toward the end.
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I’m all for it tbh, the underlying numbers were good and he finished the season very strong
He’d be a great set up man to have again, him and Bednar would be a great duo to close out games
He’s a strong buy low bounce back candidate so why shouldn’t we benefit?
Good. Bet all the money in my wallet (exactly $7) that he has a great rebound year
I still have ptsd from all the blown saves
Guess the pitching staff saw something interesting at the end. Mid season was rough but he was locked in the potseason
Id love him back. Just think he needed time to get settled in NY. Id also love weaver back.
Add that cutter back into the mix please
The guy was historically good before coming here. There’s obviously talent there.
Doubt it will happen. Think there’s a good chance he’ll have a rebound year, betted chance for that elsewhere. Think it’s likely that some other team will value him more highly than us.
Considering what Rasiel Iglesias got for a year, wouldn’t be surprised to see a team give him something similar and the Yankees to pass
They should try to sign him even at market rate.. otherwise I see him on another AL East team mowing the Yankees down in October :/
I think they also really need another lockdown lefty. The bullpen needs to be better this year.
I like him in the 7th or 8th, not back as the full time closer
no
Single handedly got rid of the beard rule. He’s a Yankees legend
can we atleast attempt to get diaz
I’d be fine with him or Weaver but bringing both back is a waste of money.
All for Devin coming back
No thanks
LOL – fool me once shame on you, fool me twice – Your GM is Cashman!!
There couldn’t be more of a pairing that shouldn’t reunite than the Yanks and Devin
I’m all for it, but it’s not happening. Don’t see him going anywhere but the Dodgers.
We would be stupid not to bring him back. He had a rough start/first half of season but proved he could pitch in NY, that he is a very good RP and fought through his struggles and wants to be here. Why wouldn’t we? I think some of the people are funny not wanting him thinking there are a lot of options for talented RP’s and that it is easy coming to NYC.
Liked him in the second half. Bring that version back!
This feels so much like Rodon’s situation to me, and look at how good Rodon has been now for us after his first season was a dud.
I’d say take advantage of a buy low opportunity with him and have him be a 1-2 punch with Bednar.
Williams was so hot and cold last year. There were parts of last season he was unhittable and other parts where teams hit him like a piñata. If he can figure it out he can be excellent.
His stuff is filthy so he definitely has potential to be dominant again, just not sure if he can mentally handle it as a closer. Maybe he could be the setup man?
After a disastrous start to his time here he was quite good. Give him another chance
I don’t imagine he will accept non-closer money and sign on as the Yankees 7th inning guy. The team should talk to anyone and everyone who gives NYY a chance to get better, but this doesn’t seem like a fit
Figured it’s likely he’ll be back when I saw him with Judge at a Knicks game a few weeks ago. You don’t usually stick around a place you don’t want to be at.
Devin as the 8th inning guy for Bednar once we found his rhythm was awesome. And a year of having understanding and getting comfortable in NYC…. I’m all for it.
I was sitting here thinking bro isnt Bernie like 55 years old?
I see him as an Edwin Diaz type situation. Shit the bed when he first got here but once he got used to NY became a stud. I think keeping him is the right move
Part of me says bring him back. The other part of me is getting hardcore Javy Vazquez vibes.
I’d be happy to have him back. Especially if he fixes his control issues.
I agree he seemed to return to form late in the season. He’s also a bulwark against overuse of Bednar, which I sensed becoming an issue toward the end.
As a potential lights out 8th inning guy, sure.