In December, the Milwaukee Brewers traded 2023 Nationwide League Reliever of the 12 months Devin Williams to the New York Yankees, leaving Milwaukee’s nearer function up for competition.
Throughout Williams’ fourth-month absence with a again damage final season, veteran Trevor Megill (21 saves in 2024) assumed the function. He probably will fill Williams’ role in 2025, at least early in the season, but a potential MLB star from Triple-A could ultimately seize the coveted spot: 25-year-old Craig Yoho.
Yoho, ranked as the No. 21 prospect in the Brewers’ Top 30, rose quickly by the minor leagues final season. He started in Excessive-A, pitching in solely 16 video games earlier than a promotion to Double-A. There, he showcased his expertise in 18 video games, main to a different promotion to Triple-A, the place he appeared in 14 video games.
In the minors last season, Yoho posted a 0.94 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, .151 batting common in opposition to and 101 strikeouts in simply 57.2 innings. Yoho’s potential to maintain the ball within the park impressed, as he surrendered zero residence runs and allowed solely six extra-base hits.
Speaking about why he is so profitable placing out hitters, Yoho instructed Kyle Lobner of “T-Rat Speak,” “Simply getting forward early. If I can get to 2 strikes, I do know it’s mainly over for the hitter, and that’s been my focus … getting to 2 strikes as fast as doable after which placing guys away.”
