DEVASTATING COLLAPSE: Devin Williams Blows Save as Yankees Suffer Crushing Loss to Rangers
On Monday night, the New York Yankees were closing in on a desperately needed win against the Texas Rangers — a fellow Wild Card contender in the American League. Holding a 5-4 lead entering the bottom of the ninth, the Yankees looked poised to snap their losing streak with what would have been their first victory of the month. But closer Devin Williams, who has struggled during his time in New York, had other plans, and the Yankees ultimately fell 8-5.
With one out in the ninth, Williams faced pinch-hitter Joc Pederson — a player enduring a rough 2025 campaign, entering the game with a dismal .126/.256/.217 slash line. Yet Pederson managed to come through in a clutch moment, launching a solo home run to tie the game and deepen New York’s woes.
Williams came into the night sporting a 5.01 ERA — an alarming stat for a former All-Star who was dominant with the Milwaukee Brewers just last season. But in a critical stretch of the year where the Yankees are desperately trying to stay afloat, this blown save has only intensified criticism toward Williams, who has yet to settle in with the team.
Another added, “Whoever is using analytics to justify Devin Williams in high-leverage spots needs an FBI investigation.”
A third fan chimed in: “Cashman blew it by not moving Williams before the deadline. It’s clear the Bronx isn’t the right place for him — it would’ve been best for both him and the team.”