"Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported Tuesday that the Mets are in on the right-handed reliever, who was one of the best closers in baseball during his six years with the Brewers, but imploded after being acquired by the crosstown rival Yankees last winter. The 31-year-old lost his job as closer in the Bronx behind the worst year of his career. He posted a 4.79 ERA in 62 innings pitched he had a 1.83 career ERA entering 2025 with 18 saves and four blown saves."
"Regardless, the Mets are interested mainly because the analytics suggest that he is still an elite reliever. Williams' expected batting average (xBA) of .195 was in MLB's 96th percentile this season. His 35% chase rate and 34.7% strikeout rate were in the 97th, and his 37.7% whiff rate was in the 99th. Reuniting with Stearns and getting into the Mets' pitching lab could get the Airbender back on track."
New York is targeting right-handed reliever Devin Williams, who excelled with Milwaukee but struggled after a trade to the Yankees. Williams posted a 4.79 ERA in 62 innings in 2025, after entering the year with a 1.83 career ERA, and recorded 18 saves with four blown saves. Advanced metrics still rate Williams among elite relievers: a .195 xBA (96th percentile), 35% chase rate and 34.7% strikeout rate (97th), and a 37.7% whiff rate (99th). The Mets' bullpen needs overhaul following injuries and poor returns, and Edwin Díaz's contract opt-out leaves room for additions. Reuniting Williams with David Stearns and the Mets' analytics lab could restore his effectiveness.
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