Volpe was the Yankees’ No. 1 draft pick six years ago. Their estimation of him then, as now, is that no single slump will change their projection for a solid future. Besides, as Boone pointed out, those slump numbers are exaggerated by the calendar. It’s only April. This is when stats are slaves to small sample sizes.

Both the fact that Boone and Williams still haven’t spoken and that Boone candidly admitted it is astonishing. Williams, a two-time All-Star with the Milwaukee Brewers, already owns an 11.25 ERA and -0.8 bWAR over eight innings.

It's been a rough opening month in pinstripes for Yankees closer Devin Williams. His latest ninth inning struggles, in Friday's blown save vs. Toronto, pushed his ERA to 11.25 in 10 appearances.