"Devin Williams was the latest ex-Yankee to make the jump to Queens to join the Mets, and the reliever held no punches back about the Bronx faithful who were unhappy about the decision. For a bunch of people that didn't want me back on your team, sure are mad in the [direct messages], Williams wrote on an Instagram story with the crying laughing emoji."
"The 31-year-old right-hander was officially signed by the Mets on Wednesday on a three-year, $51 million deal after spending a nightmare season in the Bronx after being acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade. He posted a career-worst 4.79 ERA and four blown saves, ultimately losing his closer role. The Mets are hoping that his strong peripherals will carry over to the stat sheet in 2026, where, in a best-case scenario, Williams will serve as the set-up man to free-agent closer Edwin Diaz."
Devin Williams signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the New York Mets after a difficult season with the New York Yankees. He posted a career-worst 4.79 ERA and recorded four blown saves, which led to losing his closer role. Williams arrived in New York via a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers and publicly called out fans who opposed his return by posting about angry direct messages on Instagram. The Mets expect Williams' strong peripherals—an expected batting average of .195 (96th percentile), a 35% chase rate, a 34.7% strikeout rate, and a 37.7% whiff rate—to translate into better results and a potential setup role for Edwin Diaz in 2026.
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