Yankees' Devin Williams Blows Lead, Fans Express Concern

Devin Williams, acquired in the offseason to be the Yankees' new closer, has struggled significantly in the early weeks of his tenure, culminating in a blown four-run lead against the Tampa Bay Rays that led to a 10-8 extra-inning loss. Williams has posted a 9.00 ERA over nine appearances, with a troubling number of walks and hits allowed, raising concerns among fans and prompting calls for a change in the bullpen hierarchy. Manager Aaron Boone has acknowledged Williams' rough start but expressed confidence that he can recover, while Luke Weaver's strong performances as a setup man have made him a potential alternative for the closer role. Williams himself admitted to making both good and bad pitches and suggested he may be overusing his signature changeup, but insists he is physically fine and working to adjust. Yankees fans, frustrated with repeated late-game collapses and the cost of the trade that brought Williams to New York, have voiced strong opinions online, with some calling for Weaver to take over as closer. The situation has put pressure on both Williams and the Yankees' management to address the team's late-inning vulnerabilities.