"Devin Williams is another name the Dodgers had their eyes on this offseason, per The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya and Katie Woo, but they also failed to bring him to the west coast. More news: Dodgers, Edwin Diaz Deal Outside of Team's 'Desired Range' Ardaya and Woo reported the Dodgers were "hot in contention" to bring Williams to LA, but the All-Star right-hander ultimately signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the New York Mets."
"Williams spent the first six seasons of his MLB career with the Milwaukee Brewers, cementing himself as one of MLB's best closers throughout his time in the NL Central. Williams began closing games for the Brew Crew in the 2022 season, where he converted 15 of his 17 opportunities while keeping a 1.93 ERA throughout the season and making his first All-Star Game."
The Los Angeles Dodgers sought a high-leverage relief pitcher during the offseason but did not sign their primary targets. Raisel Iglesias re-signed with the Atlanta Braves, and Ryan Helsley agreed to a two-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Devin Williams signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the New York Mets. Williams spent his first six MLB seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and emerged as one of the league's top closers, posting a 1.93 ERA in 2022 and a 1.53 ERA with 36 saves in 2023. A 2024 back stress fracture limited him in the first half, and a subsequent one-year stint with the New York Yankees produced a career-worst 4.79 ERA.
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