Devin Williams is headed across town after a career-low season with the New York Yankees, and an MLB insider doesn't see him as improvement from the New York Mets' latest closer.
MLB Trade Rumors | Mark Polishuk: While the Yankees would’ve needed some bullpen upgrades regardless, the team has let some of their relief options go this offseason, include Devin Williams going across town to the Mets.
Three of the top relief pitchers on the free agent market this offseason have signed three-year deals, as Edwin Díaz has departed to sign with the Dodgers, former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed with the Braves, and Devin Williams has signed with the Mets.
When speaking with MLB Network on December 9, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell got very clear about where his club's roster needs to improve for the 2026 season.
One of the biggest stories to watch in Major League Baseball this offseason is the immediate future of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta. A two-time All-Star, Peralta is coming off his best Major League season after going 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
The first thing you notice is the silence. No sirens, no last-out roar, none of the usual winter noise that comes when the New York Yankees swoop in for bullpen help.
New York Mets reliever Devin Williams doesn’t feel the pressure of possibly replacing Edwin Díaz after the latter signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Díaz, who had been the Mets’ closer since 2019, agreed to terms on a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
The last trumpet has blown at Citi Field. After weeks of free agent drama, the New York Mets ultimately lose Edwin Díaz, who is signing a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic.
The New York Mets have begun working to improve their bullpen this winter. The addition of Devin Williams on a three-year deal ensures the Mets have an option capable of closing games in the event Edwin Diaz leaves in free agency, but it doesn't sound like David Stearns is done hunting for relief help.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Now that Devin Williams is a New York Met, the New York Yankees must look to other free agent relievers to fill the gaps in their bullpen. The team has been relatively quiet so far this offseason, making no major moves other than perhaps retaining center fielder Trent Grisham on a qualifying offer.
On December 3, news broke that the New York Mets had signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year deal for $45 million, but it was ultimately worth $51 million due to a $6 million signing bonus.
After the New York Mets made their first major move this offseason this week, inking two-time reliever of the year Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract, the team officially introduced Williams in a video call on Friday.
For the second straight offseason, the New York Mets have taken a valuable contributor away from their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees. Last winter, it was an MLB-record 15-year deal for outfielder Juan Soto.
The New York Yankees just lost an option off the free agent market, as reliever Devin Williams is no longer on the shelf. He signed with the crosstown New York Mets.
Regardless of whether the New York Mets end up re-signing star closer Edwin Diaz in free agency this offseason, the back end of their bullpen is going to be in a solid spot heading into 2026.
New York Yankees fans are letting Devin Williams have it after he inked a three-year contract worth $51 million with the crosstown New York Mets in free agency, and the right-handed reliever clapped right back at them.
Devin Williams is flashing the bird to New York Yankees fans on his way out the door. The former All-Star closer Williams agreed to a big deal in free agency with the rival New York Mets earlier this week.
The offseason shuffle is just getting started and the New York Yankees are down a player, with closing pitcher Devin Williams agreeing to a deal with the Pinstripes' crosstown rivals, the New York Mets.
Although he is coming off a rocky season with the New York Yankees, reliever Devin Williams reportedly landed a big free-agent deal across town. The 31-year-old right-hander agreed with the New York Mets on a three-year, $51 million contract, according to multiple media reports on Monday.
The upper echelon of the reliever market is starting to thin. On Monday evening, it was reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon that the New York Mets have signed Devin Williams.
Devin Williams is staying in New York … but switching teams. The two-time All-Star reliever Williams has agreed to a three-year deal with the New York Mets, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Former Yankees reliever Devin Williams is already drawing interest from at least a third of the league despite having one of the worst seasons of his career in 2025.