Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams secured his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Williams came on in the eighth inning up by one with one out and runners on first and third. The runner advanced to second on a stolen base, but Williams proceeded to get a strikeout and groundout. He got the first two outs in the ninth on a flyout and strikeout, allowed a double, intentionally walked Nolan Arenado, and ended the game on a groundout. While he hasn't had much opportunity for saves to this point, Williams has been excellent, converting all save opportunities with a 0.64 ERA and a 12.21 K/9 rate. He remains a solid fantasy option, although a second-tier one given the lack of overall opportunities.

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams allowed one hit while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. In the ninth inning, he entered Saturday's contest to protect a one-run lead. The 28-year-old retired three of four hitters he faced to log his third save of 2023. He is a perfect 3-for-3 in save chances with a 1.00 WHIP and 12 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings. Williams is one of the best closers in the game, and fantasy managers should continue to start him in all league formats.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams delivered a 7-6 win over the New York Mets Wednesday. Williams only pitched the ninth inning to secure the win. He hadn't been on the mound since April 1st due to a bruised bicep. The-28-year-old pitched for the United States in the World Baseball Classic and collected 15 saves last season. Williams should easily eclipse the 15-save mark as he won't have to compete against Josh Hader, who was dealt to the Padres.

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (elbow) was struck in the right elbow by a comebacker in the ninth inning of Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs. Williams told reporters that "It glanced off but it didn't feel too good. When they came out there, I told them, 'Just let me pitch.' We're going to work on it today and see if I can get it ready." It sounds like the elite closer avoided serious injury but he should still be considered day-to-day for now. If he's experiencing any pain pre-game the Brewers will likely play it safe and give him the day off. Stay tuned for further updates.

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams allowed two hits while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. He allowed a pair of singles to start the ninth inning but settled down by getting Cody Bellinger to ground into a double play and strike out Miles Mastrobuoni to seal the victory. It was his first save of the season. The 28-year-old struck out 87 batters while racking up 15 saves for the Brewers in 2022. Williams is Milwaukee's primary closer and a must-start in all league formats.

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams recorded his 13th save of the season on Saturday night as his club defeated the Yankees 4-1. The right-hander needed 12 pitches to retire the side in order as he got a groundout and a pair of strikeouts to take his ERA to a crisp 1.76 on the season. Williams hasn't given up more than one run in an outing since May 10 as he continues to work as the team's primary closer since the deadline departure of Josh Hader. His 0.94 WHIP and 86/25 K/BB through 56 1/3 will make him a desirable reliever option for drafters looking ahead to the 2023 season.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams picked up his 10th save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Rockies. Williams came into the game in the eighth inning up by two with two outs and the bases loaded. He induced a groundout to end the inning and stayed in to pitch the ninth. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a strikeout, and then induced a groundball double play to end the game. Williams hasn't necessarily served as the closer since Josh Hader was traded to the Padres, but he has been the team's go-to arm in high-leverage situations and is now 6-3 with 25 holds, only one blown save, a 1.72 ERA, and a 13.76 K/9 rate. Regardless of the lack of an official title, Williams is a top fantasy reliever down the stretch.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Devin Williams struck out the side over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 5-3 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 27-year-old needed 12 pitches to notch his eighth save of the year. He hasn't allowed a run over his last seven appearances. The 2020 National League Rookie of the Year owns a 1.55 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and a 75:19 K: BB across 46 1/3 innings in 2022. Williams has performed well as Milwaukee's primary closer, and fantasy managers should continue to roll with the right-hander in all league formats.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams inherited at least an increased share of the closer role when Josh Hader was dealt to the San Diego Padres, and he locked down his seventh game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, striking out both batters he faced. Williams has pitched in three consecutive games since being promoted, and each of his last two outings have been much more steady than his first opportunity since the trade deadline when he was charged with a blown save. He now has a 1.74 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 68 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings this year and should be rostered in all formats.

Entering the Milwaukee Brewers weekend series with the San Diego Padres, reliever Devin Williams has gone nine consecutive appearances without giving up a run while allowing four hits, two walks and striking out 16 batters. Williams' numbers are impressive in 2022 -- he ranks in the 99th percentile in whiff rate, the 99th percentile in strikeout rate and the 75th percentile in chase rate. Williams is striking out 40.2% of batters that he faces in 2022 while allowing just an average exit velocity of 82.8 mph. For leagues with deeper rosters, Williams is a worthy addition as a free agent. With closer Josh Hader around, Williams' value decreases without consistent save opportunities.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Reds. Williams entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The team's closer, Josh Hader (back) was unavailable due to back spasms and is considered day-to-day. Williams has been a solid reliever in the past and has now converted both of his save opportunities with a 3.86 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and eight walks in 9 1/3 innings pitched. Williams will gain fantasy value if Hader ends up missing any time.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams is set to receive a couple of days off. "I think he got a little tired tonight so we'll probably have to give him a couple of days off here, but we kind of knew that would be the case if we used him tonight. He was probably a little tired by the end of the outing, for sure," manager Craig Counsell said. Williams has thrown on back-to-back days and allowed two earned runs on two hits, a walk and a hit by pitch in just one-third of an inning on Wednesday in the win over the Baltimore Orioles, although he picked up his third hold of the season in the process. The hard-throwing right-hander has struck out six hitters in his first 2 1/3 innings of the season, and the Brewers are just monitoring his workload early on. Williams will remain an excellent source of K's and holds.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams, who was the National League Reliever of the Year in 2020, has been working on a cutter/slider that breaks in the opposite direction from his changeup. The hard-throwing right-hander broke his new pitch out in spring action on Friday and struck out three straight Oakland Athletics hitters. "I don't know how much I'll use it," Williams said, "but it will be there somewhere, for sure." The 27-year-old threw the pitch eight times on Friday, all to left-handed hitters. His changeup is still his bread and butter, but Williams could be even more unhittable in 2022 if his new pitch continues to get those kind of results. Despite not being Milwaukee's closer, Williams remains fantasy relevant in all leagues for his strikeout stuff and for holds.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams is working on a slider/cutter for the 2022 season. Williams threw a slider in the minors but abandoned it in the majors because the baseballs have lower seams. He worked on the pitch all winter and thinks it could be a third weapon to complement his fastball and changeup. The hard-throwing right-hander is already one of the nastier relief arms in baseball, and this new pitch could make him that much more filthy if it's effective. Williams was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2020 and had a 2.50 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 87 strikeouts and three saves in 54 relief innings in 2021. Already fantasy relevant for his K's and holds, Williams would be even more attractive as a closer if the Brewers were to trade Josh Hader.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (hand) underwent surgery on his broken right hand on Friday. He is currently wearing a splint and we certainly won't be seeing him in the NLDS as the Brewers face the Atlanta Braves. However, David Stearns, the Brewers' President of Baseball Operations, stated last week that Williams could potentially be available if the team advances to the World Series. Of course, that would require Williams to contain his excitement throughout a Brewers playoff run. The 27-year-old broke his hand while punching a wall during a celebration of the team's NL Central title.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (hand) will miss the rest of the regular season and is likely out for the postseason as well. The 27-year-old reliever got a bit too excited during the team's celebrations after clinching the NL Central title on Sunday. During the celebration (which indeed included some drinking), he punched a wall with his right hand. Yes, his pitching hand. The team revealed on Wednesday that he suffered a fractured right hand from the punch. This is a devastating injury for Williams and the Brewers. He struggled out of the gate this year, but had really settled in over the second half of the year. He made 58 appearances on the season and pitched to a 2.50 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. His 38.5% strikeout rate on the year ranked in the 98th percentile of the league.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (calf) was unavailable during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a calf injury. According to Brewers manager Craig Counsell, Williams injured his calf while doing some running in the outfield. Counsell told reporters that the team is hoping Williams can avoid a stint on the injured list. Williams had a rough start to the year, but he's been fantastic over the second half of the season. He didn't allow a single earned run over 19 innings across July and August. He has 23 holds on the year to go along with a 2.55 ERA, a 1.21 WHIP and a 38.6% strikeout rate.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams tossed a scoreless 10th inning and picked up his third save of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Cardinals. Closer Josh Hader pitched the bottom of the ninth inning after the Brewers tied the game in the top of the frame, so Williams got a chance to close it out after the offense rallied for three runs in the 10th inning. Although he allowed the courtesy runner to score, that was the extent of the damages. Williams has allowed just one earned run since June 5th, and since that stretch began he has recorded five wins, three saves, a 0.38 ERA, and a 1.08 WHIP while posting a 38:9 K: BB over 24 innings. He's rounded into form quite nicely but remains limited in most leagues due to his usage.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams closed out the team's 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday to earn his first save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and no hits while striking out two. The Brewers placed closer Josh Hader on the COVID-19-related injured list earlier this week. Hader tested positive for COVID-19 on August 2 and is required to be out a minimum of 10 days due to league protocols. While Hader is out, Williams should be the team's primary closer, making him a great waiver wire target for anyone in need of saves in the next week or so. Williams struggled out of the gate this year, but has since settled down. He has a 2.58 ERA and 1.28 WHIP to go along with an elite 37.8% strikeout rate on the year.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers made two more moves Friday to boost their roster for a playoff push, acquiring relievers John Curtiss from the Miami Marlins and Daniel Norris from the Detroit Tigers. Milwaukee sent minor league catcher Payton Henry to Miami and minor league pitcher Reese Olson to Detroit. Both moves were completed Friday, two days after the Brewers added All-Star third baseman Eduardo Escobar in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Curtiss and Norris boost the depth of a bullpen headed by All-Star closer Josh Hader and 2020 NL Rookie of the Year Devin Williams. “We added to our depth, to our choices and created some insurance for the big innings, the leverage innings there,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “We feel like with the group we have to attack the last two months, we’ll have guys step up. There’s enough good arms there, enough talented arms there that no matter what happens, we’ll be in a good spot.” Curtiss, 28, is 3-1 with a 2.48... [More]