In 2022, Chapman was again removed from the closer role, but never returned due to the emergence of Clay Holmes. He was thrown into low-leverage situations in July, and while it was longer and significantly shakier, he was able to rebound and settle into a setup role in August before he got an infected tattoo and deserted the team ahead of October.

Boone went with Williams for the eighth because he was saving David Bednar to pitch the ninth if the Yankees went ahead, or in a tie go with Mark Leiter Jr., who just came off the injured list Tuesday. Why Williams there? Besides blowing saves in his last two outings, he’d pitched to a 7.71 ERA in seven appearances since July 19.

Devin Williams didn't mince words about how he's been pitching lately after allowing three runs (two earned) in the New York Yankees' 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday night.