Williams Signs 3-Year, $45M Deal with Mets -

"The Mets made a big splash on Monday evening, signing reliever Devin Williams to a three-year deal. Devin Williams Mets deal: $45M for 3 years. $5M per deferred for 11/20 years with $6M bonus prorated equal over 3 yrs - Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 2, 2025 The reliever market hasn't seen much action yet, although the Cubs helped kick things off by signing Phil Maton less than two weeks ago."

"Williams continues the trend of players who were traded to the New York Yankees and then left in free agency for the crosstown-rival Mets just a year later. Juan Soto is the most notable example of this happening previously, but it remains a fun coincidence. The price tag of $45 million, along with the three-year term, likely took the Cubs out of contention for Williams' services. Instead, he provides David Stearns with a cushion in case the Mets aren't able to re-sign Edwin Díaz."

The Mets signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year, $45 million contract with deferred payments and a prorated $6 million bonus. The reliever market has shown limited movement so far, with the Cubs signing Phil Maton earlier. Williams matches a recent pattern of players who were traded to the Yankees and then joined the Mets in free agency, with Juan Soto as a notable prior example. The $45 million price and three-year term likely removed the Cubs from contention. The signing supplies general manager David Stearns with bullpen depth and a contingency if Edwin Díaz departs.

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