Williams struck out one batter in a scoreless inning in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Williams was being temporarily removed as the team's closer after the right-hander gave up three earned runs in consecutive appearances.

The telephone rang in the visitors’ bullpen during the top of the eighth inning on Monday night, representing the Yankees’ first call for Devin Williams since displacing him from the closer’s role. With a three-run deficit,