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In exchange for Williams, the Yankees gave up pitcher Nestor Cortez and a promising minor leaguer, Caleb Durban. Cortez was a fan favorite who had seen a decline in performance and was demoted to the bullpen in the previous season, ending his Yankees tenure on a low note. As for Durban, at just 25 years old, he brings impressive offensive skills, having just won the Arizona Fall League MVP with stellar stats, highlighting his potential as a future all-star.