Trevor Hoffman, one of the greatest closers of all time, lost his job briefly with the Brewers in 2010 during a difficult final season. He returned to earn his 600th career save before retiring.

“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.”

The New York Yankees have taken Devin Williams out of the ninth inning. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Williams has been removed as closer following his latest