"Devin Williams Lloyd Mitchell/AMNY The Mets made their first big swing to address their uncertain bullpen on Monday night, signing former Brewers and Yankees reliever Devin Williams to a three-year deal that could be as much as $50 million. It likely is not the first name that many would want to see come down the pike, as superstar closer Edwin Diaz remains floating on the open market, especially considering the 2025 campaign that Williams had in his lone year in the Bronx."
"Part of it might have to do with the role they are hoping Williams will play. His signing does not eliminate the Mets from the Diaz sweepstakes, and retaining their star closer would mean Williams serves as the setup man. President of baseball operations David Stearns, who helped develop Williams into a star during his time in Milwaukee's front office, attempted to pull this off at the trade deadline in July by acquiring dominant St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley."
The Mets signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year deal worth up to $50 million to strengthen an uncertain bullpen. Williams struggled in 2025 with the Yankees, posting a 4.79 ERA, four blown saves and losing the closer role after entering the year with a 1.83 career ERA. President David Stearns, who developed Williams in Milwaukee, envisions Williams as a setup option if Edwin Díaz returns or as closer if Díaz signs elsewhere. A solid eighth-ninth inning tandem would enable tactical use of Brooks Raley and depend on AJ Minter's lat recovery.
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