Devin Williams Joins the Dumb Injury Hall of Fame
Devin Williams is a lights-out reliever for the Milwaukee Brewers and a huge piece of the puzzle that could lead to a World Series this year. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like he'll be a part of postseason proceedings due to a self-inflicted wound.
Yes, in the throes of celebrating after the team clinched the NL Central on Sunday, Williams punched a wall and fractured his right hand. Yes, he broke his pitching hand by punching a wall in celebration. Like you do.
He will need surgery and is likely out for the season.
Devin Williams is being placed on the 10-day IL with a fractured right hand. He told us he had too much to drink after Sunday’s celebration, got upset about something and punched a wall with his pitching hand. He will need surgery.
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) September 29, 2021
“If I could take it back, I would.”
Huge blow to the Brewers: Devin Williams fractured his pitch hand after punching a wall, he told media today. He’s out the rest of the year. If the Brewers make the World Series, there’s a chance he could be back for it, David Stearns said.
— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) September 29, 2021
Williams clearly never had a personal Crash Davis looking out for him. Devin, Rule No. 1: When you punch something, never use your pitching hand.
Williams is the reigning NL Rookie of the Year and has been excellent this season. He's 8-2 with a 2.50 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP and 87 strikeouts against 28 walks in 54 inning pitched. He'll be a huge loss for the Brewers in the playoffs.