All-Star closer Devin Williams sounds like he wants to remain a part of the New York Yankees’ transition to the future. First, the Yankees changed their decades-old facial hair policy in February, shortly after Williams shaved upon reporting to camp.

Devin Williams saved his first game with the New York Yankees by a whisker. Acquired from Milwaukee in December, the bearded All-Star closer loaded the bases with no outs against his former team and allowed a sacrifice fly,

As Yelich whiffed at a high, inside, 95-mph fastball for the last pitch of the game, the typically soft-spoken Williams pumped his arms and let out a roar. Yankees catcher Austin Wells then ran toward the mound for a hug before the Bombers shook hands.