The problem is that despite his 95-mph fastball and illusory change-up – affectionately called the Airbender – Williams is victimized by long at-bats. A combination of foul balls and lapses in location run up his pitch count. And with it, the chance for a killer mistake.

Luke Weaver's hamstring injury has created another opportunity for Devin Williams to resume closing the majority of Yankees' games.

There is no greater compliment a closer could receive than that he was Rivera-esque. And both times Luke Weaver stepped into the role for the Yankees, he was worthy of the distinction.