Devin Williams Joins Mets on 3-Year, $51M Deal, Open to Setup Role

Right-hander Devin Williams, 31, signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Mets, including $15M deferred, after spending last season with the Yankees. Despite a 4.79 ERA last year, his underlying metrics remained dominant (34.7% K-rate, 99th percentile whiff). Williams is open to a setup role if Edwin Diaz returns, though he's currently penciled in as closer. The two-time NL Reliever of the Year is tinkering with a cutter and gyro slider, eager to work with the Mets' pitching lab to enhance his two-pitch arsenal.