With Devin Williams absent for the first four months of the 2024 campaign, Payamps got some run as the Brewers' closer last April. He only tallied six saves all season, as the team primarily ran with Trevor Megill in the ninth inning until Williams returned from injury. With Milwaukee recently trading their star closer to the Yankees, the door is open for Payamps to receive a larger share of the team's save chances in 2025, but those opportunities will likely be tied to Megill's durability. Payamps has held opposing hitters to a sub-.200 batting average on both his slider and fastball over the past two years, but his hard-hit and barrel percentages allowed significantly regressed last season. He also dealt with forearm tightness last September, which didn't appear to be a major concern. Payamps is a decent spec for 2025 saves, but he's not one to contribute much else if he's not the Brewers closer. Read Past Outlooks