Williams, a two-time All-Star reliever, was traded to the Yankees, affecting Milwaukee’s late-inning depth and bullpen dynamics. His departure underscores the Brewers’ reliance on a broader bullpen arsenal and the continuing evolution of Milwaukee’s relief structure.

Yankees reliever with 88 strikeouts in 59 innings and 18 saves; 5.03 ERA; potential buy-low pickup for Reds given NL Central familiarity and strong strikeout upside.

Williams left Milwaukee for New York in a high-profile deal; 2025 was tough with the Yankees, coloring the trade narrative and underscoring the risk in relying on a reliever’s prior peak.

Williams’ New York tenure hit a rough patch as he allowed the go-ahead run in the eighth and was ejected for arguing balls and strikes. Through 53 innings this season he sits 3-6 with a 5.60 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, highlighting volatility in NYY’s bullpen and a shaky path to high-leverage duties down the stretch.

Williams entered the eighth tied 4-4 but allowed four earned runs in 2/3 of an inning, triggering a shift in momentum and a managerial ejection for arguing balls and strikes. His outing amplified concerns about the Yankees' bullpen depth in a tight stretch drive, with fantasy managers eyeing his next appearance for volatility and potential bounce-back.