DEVIN WILLIAMS NEWS

Earns 19th save Williams issued one walk over 0.2 scoreless innings Friday, striking out two and earning a save against Cincinnati.

Impact Williams entered the game with two runners on base but was able to work around trouble to finish the 7-3 win. He blew a save Wednesday against the Cubs after a nine-inning scoreless streak but was able to rebound in his first outing since the misstep. He brought his ERA back down to 1.95 with a 43:18 K:BB and 19 saves through 32.1 frames.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save against Cubs Williams (4-2) was charged with the loss and a blown save against the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and no walks while striking out one batter o...

Impact Williams was called upon in the ninth frame to protect a two-run Milwaukee lead, but he was unable to come through for just the second time this season. The right-hander gave up a two-out, two run double that tied the game, then saw the eventual winning run cross the plate on an error by third baseman Brian Anderson. The outing snapped a nine-contest, nine-inning scoreless streak for Williams, during which he had racked up eight saves. Despite Wednesday's outcome, Williams ranks among the league's top closers with a 1.99 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 41:17 K:BB and 18 saves over 31.2 innings.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers bounced after Williams' 'bad luck' night MILWAUKEE -- The first two Cubs and Brewers matchups this week were drama-laden, featuring big comebacks. The third game on Wednesday night...

JULY 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Grabs 18th save Williams picked up the save in Monday's 8-6 victory over the Cubs. He worked around a hit and a walk, logging a strikeout in a scoreless inning.

Impact Williams has now converted eight straight save opportunities, including his last two in back-to-back games. The 28-year-old right-hander has thrown nine consecutive scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 1.47 with a 1.01 WHIP and 40:17 K:BB across 30.2 innings this season.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oh, what a relief: Devin Williams named to NL all-star team for second consecutive season Devin Williams, named to his second consecutive all-star team, is the latest in a long line of decorated Milwaukee relievers to be so honore...

JULY 2, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Locks down 17th save Williams picked up the save in Sunday's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh, logging a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Williams has converted his last seven save chances, pitching eight consecutive scoreless innings over that span while allowing just two hits. The 28-year-old righty's ERA is down to 1.52 with a 0.98 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB across 29.2 innings. Williams should remain one of the upper-tier closing options for fantasy purposes this season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Survives for another save Williams picked up a save against the Mets on Thursday, yielding one hit and two walks while striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.

Impact Williams came on in the ninth inning with Milwaukee holding a one-run lead and certainly made the final frame interesting. The righty reliever allowed New York to load the bases with two outs, but he struck out Starling Marte to escape the jam and notch his 16th save. Three of those saves have come over the past four days, and Williams has racked up six saves without allowing a run over seven outings since June 16.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 15th save Williams struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 15th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Mets.

Impact The right-hander continued an impressive stretch that has seen him get scored upon only once in his last 17 appearances, posting a 2.08 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB through 17.1 innings since May 10. Williams has converted 15 of 16 save chances so far in his first full season as Milwaukee's closer, and as expected he's establishing himself as one of the league's elite ninth-inning options.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down 14th save Williams picked up the save Monday against the Mets, tossing a perfect ninth inning. He didn't record a strikeout.

Impact Williams retired Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and Daniel Vogelbach in order to record his 14th save. The right-hander is now 14-for-15 in save chances this season and sports elite numbers across the boards (1.69 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB). The 28-year-old's career high for saves in a season is 15, which he set last year when he took over as the Brewers' full-time closer after the surprising trade of Josh Hader at the deadline.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Awarded fourth win Williams (4-1) tossed a perfect ninth inning and wound up with the win over the Guardians on Sunday.

Impact Williams was handed the ninth with the game tied and got the job by sending the Guardian hitters down in order on 16 pitches. The Brewers wound up winning after taking the lead in the 10th, handing Williams his first win since May 13. The 26-year-old continues to be one of the more reliable closers in baseball. He's given up a run in just two of 26 appearances this year and sports a sparkling 1.75 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB over 25.2 innings.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 13th save Williams struck out one and walked one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 7-5 win against Arizona.

Impact The electric right-hander generated four swinging strikes on 14 pitches, with the only blemish against him being a one-out walk. Since being tagged for four runs in his first blown save last week in Minnesota, Williams has converted his past three save chances without giving up any runs.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 12th save Williams picked up the save in Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Pirates, striking out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Williams locked down back-to-back save chances versus Pittsburgh after blowing his first save of the season last week versus Minnesota. Overall, the right-hander boasts a 1.90 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB across 24 appearances (23.2 innings) and is 12-for-13 in save opportunities. Williams' career-high mark for saves is 15, which he set last year when he took over as the Brewers' full-time closer after the surprising trade of Josh Hader at the deadline. Williams remains an elite option, but he hasn't gotten enough opportunities this year to contend for the MLB lead in saves.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with save Williams allowed one hit and two walks in one scoreless inning Friday, striking out two and earning a save over the Pirates.

Impact Williams loaded the bases with two outs but managed to close out the 5-4 win. This performance comes after he coughed up four runs without recording an out while blowing his first save of the year Tuesday. Williams has now converted 11 of 12 save opportunities while posting a 1.99 ERA and a 32:13 K:BB through 22.2 frames.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 14, 2023

Blows first save of year Williams (3-1) blew the save and took the loss Tuesday as the Brewers fell 7-5 to the Twins, failing to record an out and coughing up four runs on three hits and a walk.

Impact Two of the hits off Williams left the yard, including Carlos Correa's first career walk-off homer in the regular season. It's the first blown save of the year for the closer in 11 opportunities, who hadn't given up a run in his prior 10 appearances and saw his ERA jump more than one and a half runs as a result of this performance. Despite this stumble, Williams still sports a 2.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB through 21.2 innings.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Williams allows 2 HRs in uncharacteristic blown save MINNEAPOLIS -- Handing the ball to lights-out closer Devin Williams with a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Brewers seemed pr...

JUNE 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Secures 10th save Williams picked up the save during Saturday's 10-8 win over Cincinnati, tossing a scoreless inning in which he allowed zero hits and two walks while striking out three.

Impact Jake Cousins started the ninth with a four-run lead but allowed the first three batters to reach and failed to record an out, so Williams came on to finish the job. The closer's command was a bit shaky, but he still shut the door on Cincinnati's comeback by striking out the side. Williams is a perfect 10-for-10 in save opportunities this year and sports a 0.46 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB across 19 appearances (19.2 innings).

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures eighth save Williams picked up the save in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the Giants, tossing 1.1 hitless innings while striking out three and walking one.

Impact Williams made his first appearance in a week but didn't look rusty as he secured his eighth save. The right-hander has yet to blow a save this season and has given up a run in just one of his 16 appearances, which is good for a 0.54 ERA. Williams remains one of the elite closers in MLB, but the Brewers simply haven't been in enough close games yet to capitalize on his full potential.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks two, picks up seventh save Williams picked up the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rays. He allowed two walks over 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Williams was forced to enter into the game in the eighth inning for the second straight time, coming in for Peter Strzelecki with a runner on first and second and two outs after the Brewers' lead was cut down to two. Though Williams walked his first batter and loaded the bases, he managed to retire Isaac Paredes to end the inning and made it through the ninth to convert his seventh save of the season in as many opportunities. After recording at least one strikeout in 11 of his last 12 appearances, Williams was unable to manage a single punchout in his 1.1 innings of action.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records five out save Williams picked up the save in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday. He allowed one hit and a walk while striking out two over 1.2 innings.

Impact Williams was called upon to get the Brewers out of some trouble in the eighth inning after coming in to replace Peter Strzelecki with runners on first and second and one out. The 28-year-old recorded his first save of more than an inning this season and is now a perfect 6-for-6 in save chances. He owns a 0.64 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB over 14 innings.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth save of season Williams picked up the save in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Angels. He only faced two batters, allowing one hit before forcing a lineout to end the game.

Impact Williams continues to perform, as he still has not allowed a run across 9.1 innings this year. The right-hander's five saves are tied for fourth in the league, and he also sports a 0.86 WHIP. Fantasy managers can count on the fifth-year-veteran to get the job done more often than not.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues scoreless streak Williams picked up the save Friday against the Angels. He didn't allow a run, hit or walk while striking out one in one inning.

Impact Williams has been among baseball's best this season. He has converted all four of his save opportunities and has yet to allow a run in 2023. In nine innings Williams has struck out 14 while posting a 0.78 WHIP.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts third save Williams picked up the save Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing no runs on one hit while striking out one in one inning.

Impact Williams shut down the Red Sox in the ninth inning. It was just the third time in seven outings this season Williams has allowed a hit. Plus he snapped an impressive streak of three appearances with three strikeouts. The Milwaukee closer has yet to allow a run in seven innings this season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks up second save of the year Williams worked around a scoreless ninth inning Sunday to pick up his second save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Padres. He struck out three and walked two while also giving u...

Impact Williams surrendered a leadoff walk to Juan Soto before racking up back-to-back strikeouts but found himself in trouble after a single and another walk loaded up the bases. The 28-year-old was able to get the job done by striking out Trent Grisham on a fastball. Williams has now picked up two saves and two wins in five appearances this season and has yet to give up a run. He needed 33 pitches to close out Sunday's game and will likely be unavailable Monday as the Brewers open up a three-game set with the Mariners.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wade Miley stars as Brewers beat Yu Darvish, Padres 1-0

Wade Miley pitched seven sharp innings and Devin Williams escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres 1-0

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS