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NEW YORK – Devin Williams jogged in from the bullpen on Tuesday night, the Yankee Stadium lights flickering above as he crossed the outfield grass. The right-hander has logged more than two dozen appearances as a Yankee, but this time, he was back to doing it as a closer.

This was the scene the Yankees envisioned for ninth-inning leads when they acquired the two-time National League Reliever of the Year from the Brewers in December. With Luke Weaver mending a left hamstring strain and potentially out for four to six weeks, Williams has an opportunity to reclaim his title.

Assigned to protect a two-run advantage, Willia

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