When the New York Yankees acquired former Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams in the offseason, it was evident last season’s closer Luke Weaver would be moved back to the setup role, a place he’d been in previous seasons.

Due to Williams’ struggles in the early part of the season, Weaver was moved back to the closer role and excelled. Williams will get a second opportunity in the closer role as Weaver is headed to the injured list with an apparent hamstring injury.

ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan reported late Monday night that Weaver would be headed to the injured list and expected to miss 4-6 weeks because of a hamstring injury. Passan reported the injury was suffered Sunday night when Weaver was warming up to enter New York’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Weaver has been phenomenal this season for the Yankees, as he’s posted a 1.05 ERA, eight saves and 24 strikeouts in 24 appearances and 25 2/3 innings. He’s allowed just three runs all year and was well on track to represent New York in this season’s All-Star Game.

Because of Weaver’s injury, Williams will be placed back in the closer role and will look to turn his season around. He currently has a 6.23 ERA and has allowed 15 runs in 21 2/3 innings. Williams was one of the best closers in the league during his time in Milwaukee, as shown by his career 1.83 ERA and 68 saves with the Brewers.

New York will need Williams to step up and perform at the level he is capable in hopes of staying atop the AL East and awaiting the return of Weaver for a postseason push in September and October.

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