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Brewers Trade Star Closer for All-Star Pitcher Cortes

1/22/2025

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In a bold move, the Milwaukee Brewers traded star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees for pitcher Nestor Cortes, an All-Star in 2022. As he gears up for the 2025 MLB season, Cortes is diving into rigorous workouts, determined to elevate the Brewers' pitching staff, which struggled with a 4.09 ERA last season.

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In a bold move, the Milwaukee Brewers traded star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees for pitcher Nestor Cortes, an All-Star in 2022. As he gears up for the 2025 MLB season, Cortes is diving into rigorous workouts, determined to elevate the Brewers' pitching staff, which struggled with a 4.09 ERA last season.