Yankees settle Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s salary at $5,850,000, Devin Williams' at $8,600,000, per insider

The World Series finalist New York Yankees have locked down the contracts of infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and newly-acquired closer Devin Williams. Both deals have been sealed to avoid going into arbitration.

According to recent reports by MLB insider Mark Feinsand, the Bombers and Chisholm have agreed to a $5.85 million deal that will keep the fiery infielder in the Bronx until the end of the upcoming season.

The Bahamian All-Star arrived at the Big Apple during the 2024 trade deadline when the Miami Marlins shipped him in exchange for Agustin Ramirez, Jared Serna and Abrahan Ramirez.

Chisholm had a scorching start with the Yankees. He became the first player in the club's history to hit four home runs in his first three games donning the famous pinstripes.

When things looked bleak for the team, the 26-year-old's fiery style of play helped the squad to find a second wind. He finished the season with a .273/.325/.500 slash for the Yanks with an OPS of .825. He also smashed 11 home runs, drove in 23 runs and stole 18 bases.

Yankees lock down two-time NL Reliever of the Year

After securing the services of Jazz Chisholm Jr., the New York Yankees reached an $8.6 million deal with their newly acquired closer Devin Williams.

Williams was one of the baseball's best closers during his stint with Milwaukee. Since 2022, he's been the leader in ERA (1.66), FIP (2.29), and opponent xwOBA (.236) among all relievers in the league.

The run of dominance merited Williams two All-Star appearances and two Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Awards.

After losing Clay Holmes to their cross-city rival Mets, the Yankees immediately pulled the trigger on one of the best relievers in the game today.

The two-time All-Star now leaves Milwaukee after six productive years. He boasts a 27-10 record, 68 saves, an ERA of 1.83, and 375 strikeouts across 235 and 2/3 innings.

In New York, Williams will be expected to replicate the success that he had with the Brewers with the help of names such as Jonathan Loaisiga, Clayton Beeter, Jake Cousins and former closer Luke Weaver.