“It’s disappointing,” Williams said in regard to losing the closer role, per Kuty. “You work for years to get to that point. To have that taken away from you, it’s not a fun feeling. Can’t say it’s undeserved.”

Luke Weaver, who took over as closer last September when Clay Holmes faltered, will get most of the opportunities to finish tight games.

Devin Williams doesn’t plan to stay out of the ninth inning for long, and he does not need long to reset himself. The Yankees' former closer spoke publicly Sunday after being removed from the role, saying he wants to earn his way back as soon as possible.