MLBTR: Looking At Trade Fits For Devin Williams

[Brock Beauchamp]

MLB Trade Rumors wrote up a list of potential trade fits for Brewers closer Devin Williams.

In typical MLBTR fashion, it's a good read. I'm skeptical of some of their choices but there are a few worth noting:

Philadelphia Phillies: other than the fact both the Phillies and Brewers are in the National League and therefore are indirectly competing for the same playoff spots, this fit makes the most sense. The Phillies under Dave Dombrowski are always looking to wheel and deal and their bullpen is perennial a weak spot.

New York Yankees: after getting egg on their face and losing Juan Soto to the fellas in Queens, no one knows how the Bombers are going to react. They could be in on literally everybody at this point.

Kansas City Royals & Detroit Tigers: after surprise runs into October last season, either of these teams could be in the mix for Williams as they step into a long contention window. In particular, keep an eye on the Royals. They're trying desperately to convince the locals to build them a new downtown stadium and have shown a willingness to spend to buy some goodwill.

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[TURBO]

The Phillies just signing Romano probably lowers the chances by quite a bit that they would be in on Williams.

Kind of a bummer.

[wallus]

28 minutes ago, TURBO said:

The Phillies just signing Romano probably lowers the chances by quite a bit that they would be in on Williams.

Kind of a bummer.

Maybe but he was non tendered by a team that needs bullpen help and was a dumpster fire last season.