The New York Mets wanted to rebuild their bullpen this offseason. That course of started Monday evening.
Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the Mets have signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year deal. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported that Williams will obtain $45M with $5M deferred and a $6M signing bonus prorated over the lifetime of the contract.
There’s a diploma of familiarity with Williams and the Mets regardless of not being a part of the group beforehand. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns held the identical function with the Milwaukee Brewers by 2022, overlapping with Williams’ first three full seasons within the majors.
New York Mets hoping for Devin Williams rebound
Williams had established himself as one of many higher relievers in baseball throughout his time in Milwaukee. He posted a 1.83 ERA and a 1.023 WHiP over his 235.2 innings with the Brewers, recording 68 saves whereas placing out 375 batters with 112 walks. Williams was despatched to the New York Yankees in the course of the 2024-25 offseason as New York seemed to solidify the ninth inning.
That deal didn’t go in line with plan. Williams struggled from the start, ultimately shedding the nearer function twice. He had the worst season of his profession in 2025, posting a 4.79 ERA and a 1.129 WHiP over his 62 innings, placing out 90 batters with 25 walks.
There are causes to hope for a rebound. Williams posted a 2.68 FIP (ERA based mostly on components a pitcher can management and league common protection) and his Statcast page remains to be awash in crimson. Opponents posted a .607 OPS towards Williams in 2025, his worst exhibiting over a full main league season.
Williams’ function with the Mets is just not set in stone. Anthony DiComo from MLB.com reported that the Mets are nonetheless trying to re-sign nearer Edwin Diaz. Williams is reportedly keen to return to a setup function for the Mets if Diaz returns.
The Mets nonetheless have loads of work to do to revamp the roster and the pitching employees. Including Williams is an effective begin, however that can not be the one important addition to the aid corps if the Mets are going to contend in 2026.
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