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This trade carries profound implications for both teams involved. The Yankees, needing to fill a critical gap in their bullpen left by the departure of Clay Holmes, see Williams as a perfect fit. The opportunity to pair Williams with current pitcher Luke Weaver presents a formidable duo, especially given their elite changeup pitches, making them a dynamic force at the end of games.
On the Brewers’ side, this move is strategic in addressing their depleted starting rotation. After trading away Corbin Burnes recently, Milwaukee aims to fortify its depth in the pitching department. By acquiring Cortez, they aim to stabilize a rotation that suffered significant losses in the past year. Cortez's experience is viewed as essential, especially with his free agency status looming.