"The Mets are snagging another ex-Yankee in free agency, though Devin Williams is coming off a much more tumultuous season in the Bronx than the one Juan Soto had two years ago. Regardless, the veteran right-handed reliever is making the jump from the Bronx to Queens, signing with the Mets on a three-year deal, as first reported by MLB.com's Mark Feinsand."
"For as much of a previous track record, Stearns is obviously encouraged by Williams' analytics, which suggests that he can still be an imposing force on the back end of a rotation. Despite his down season, his expected batting average (xBA) of .195 was in MLB's 96th percentile. His 35% chase rate and 34.7% strikeout rate were in the 97th, and his 37.7% whiff rate was in the 99th."
"The full ramifications of this signing are currently unknown for a Mets bullpen that still has enormous questions looming over it. Star closer Edwin Diaz is a free agent, and Stearns has continuously expressed an interest in re-signing him. It is believed that the acquisition of Williams will not deter the Mets from their pursuit of reuniting with Diaz. Should things play out a certain way, Williams could be used as a set-up man in Queens moving forward."
Devin Williams signed a three-year deal with the New York Mets after struggling in 2025 with the Yankees. He posted a 4.79 ERA across 62 innings with 18 saves and four blown saves after entering 2025 with a 1.83 career ERA. The 31-year-old previously worked with Mets president David Stearns in Milwaukee, where Stearns helped develop him into a top closer. Advanced metrics remain strong: an xBA of .195 (96th percentile), a 35% chase rate, a 34.7% strikeout rate (97th) and a 37.7% whiff rate (99th). The signing addresses bullpen depth while Edwin Díaz remains a free agent and a re-signing target.
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