"We're very comfortable with that, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said, though he could not comment on Diaz's departure as the agreement has not been made official. I've certainly seen Devin perform at a very high level for a long time. I have full confidence that he can be one of the best relievers in baseball. I think he's very motivated to do that, and I'm looking forward to watching that."
"Stearns helped develop Williams into one of the game's best closers during their time with the Milwaukee Brewers. He owned a 1.83 ERA across six seasons with the team, garnering 68 saves, two All-Star appearances, and two Trevor Hoffman Reliever of the Year Awards. But the 31-year-old right-hander had a nightmare debut season with the crosstown Yankees in 2025 and ultimately lost the closer job multiple times."
The Mets signed right-hander Devin Williams as insurance in the event Edwin Díaz left in free agency. Díaz agreed to a reported three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mets president David Stearns expressed confidence that Williams would serve as the club's closer if the season started today. Stearns previously helped develop Williams with the Milwaukee Brewers, where Williams posted a 1.83 ERA across six seasons, 68 saves, two All-Star nods, and two Trevor Hoffman Reliever of the Year Awards. Williams struggled in 2025 with the Yankees, finishing with a 4.79 ERA and four blown saves but ended with 13 straight scoreless innings. The Mets remain open to adding another late-inning arm and have left-handed options in Brooks Raley and AJ Minter, though Minter is recovering from season-ending lat surgery.
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