Devins Williams is not having a great start with the New York Yankees. The pitcher struggled against the Tampa Bay Rays in his recent outing after surrendering three earned runs. Williams cost the team as they failed to win against the Rays.
The Yankees have removed Devin Williams from the closer role. The pitcher holds a miserable 11.25 ERA with a 0-2 record, and the team might take him out of the big leagues for a while. Recently, a post by Talkin’ Baseball’s on X read that the Yankees asked Williams to shave his beard.
“The Yankees have reportedly informed Devin Williams that he must shave his beard and won’t be able to grow it back until his ERA drops below 4.00, believing it will motivate him to turn things around.”
The Yankees have reportedly informed Devin Williams that he must shave his beard and won’t be able to grow it back until his ERA drops below 4.00, believing it will motivate him to turn things around, per @nyporchsport
— Talkin’ Basabell (@TalkinBasabell_) April 26, 2025
Williams currently has a 11.25 ERA pic.twitter.com/3pHkXOw8xO
Did The Yankees Ask Devin Williams To Shave His Beard?
Talkin’ Baseball reported that New York Porch Sports first shared the news. However, there’s no official confirmation that the Yankees asked Williams to shave his beard. Many fans find the idea ridiculous and are expressing disbelief.
As per the latest information, the Yankees have demoted Williams for his poor performance. Manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Luke Weaver would have more playing time while Williams worked on improving his performance.
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Devin Williams Responds After Awkward Moment With Fans
Yankees fans booed Williams after struggling to make ends meet. The pitcher had a hard run and blew his second save. It’s not easy to pitch in front of a hardcore fanbase. Williams recently touched upon the situation.
“Everyone has their opinions. … I don’t have an opinion on it,” Devin Williams said as per The Athletic.
Boone admitted that Williams is struggling on the mound.
“He’s had some struggling outings, which makes it a little tougher. We’re all human doing this. At the end of the day, he’s great at this. I believe that will win the day in the end,” Aaron Boone said.
The pressure is going to mount on Weaver as he takes up a bigger responsibility. Yankees fans lashed out at Devin Williams for blowing their game against the Rays.
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