"Anyone who's looking to acquire a high-leverage reliever this off-season has probably expressed some level of interest in right-hander Devin Williams. The 31-year-old free agent has reportedly drawn interest from roughly one-third of the sport thus far, including a potential return to the New York Yankees, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon. Other clubs that've been linked to the two-time All-Star include the Mets, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins."
"They have a clear need at the back end of the bullpen with Seranthony Domínguez reaching free agency - whom the front office hasn't closed the door on potentially returning in 2026, one source familiar with the situation said. The front office appears poised to add at least one late-inning reliever this winter, complementing a group that features closer Jeff Hoffman, Louis Varland and the returning Yimi García - who logged just 21 innings amidst an injury-plagued 2025 season."
"After arriving via trade from the Milwaukee Brewers last off-season, Williams struggled to meet high expectations during his first season in the Bronx, sporting a 4.79 ERA and a diminished strikeout rate (fell 8.5 per cent from 2024) across a career-high 67 relief appearances. As such, the veteran hurler ultimately lost his closer's role and was later replaced by David Bednar following his mid-season arrival from the Pittsburgh Pirates."
Devin Williams, 31, is a free agent who has drawn interest from roughly one-third of MLB teams, including the Yankees, Mets, Giants, Red Sox, Dodgers, Reds, Tigers and Marlins. The Toronto Blue Jays are a likely suitor after active activity in the reliever market and a clear back-end need with Seranthony Domínguez reaching free agency and the front office not closing the door on a potential 2026 return. Toronto's late-inning group includes Jeff Hoffman, Louis Varland and a returning Yimi García, who managed just 21 innings in an injury-plagued 2025. Williams posted a 4.79 ERA and a reduced strikeout rate across a career-high 67 appearances, lost the closer role and was replaced by David Bednar, though his 2.68 FIP was closer to his career 2.45 mark.
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