Manager Aaron Boone made the announcement before Sunday's doubleheader against Toronto, two days after the two-time All-Star wasted a ninth-inning lead in a 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Devin Williams isn’t the New York Yankees ’ closer anymore. But that just means the heavy lifting begins for Williams, pitching coach Matt Blake and manager Aaron Boone. They have to balance working on rebuilding him and his confidence with using him enough to justify carrying him on the roster.

Former Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams has been removed from the same ninth-inning role by New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Boone announced the move prior to the game against Toronto April 27,