Nestor Cortes' time with the New York Yankees has come to an end, and a new chapter begins for the 30-year-old pitcher that will compete against Luke Weaver for a role. Nestor Cortes’ time with the New York Yankees has officially come to an end.

A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams and cash from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor C

The New York Yankees completed a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for All-Star closer Devin Williams, the team announced Friday. In exchange, Milwaukee got left-handed starter Nestor Cortes, infield prospect Caleb Durbin and cash considerations in the deal.

The Yankees acquired All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Brewers for lefthander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin on Friday. The Yankees also will send $2 million to the Brewers as part of the trade.

The New York Yankees acquired All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin.

After Luke Weaver’s dominance out of the bullpen in 2024, the New York Yankees would not commit to him being the closer in 2025. That signaled the Yankees were working on something bigger for the backend of their bullpen.