The New York Mets have made a significant splash in their offseason so far, but one move has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation: signing Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. The deal for the former Yankees reliever is a coup for the Mets, who are looking to re-ignite World Series championship expectations after missing the playoffs last season.
Williams' addition has led to questions about what's next for the team, particularly given their reigning All-Star closer Edwin Diaz remains on the market. According to sources close to the matter, Williams was chosen by the Mets with the intention of potentially serving as an ace setup option ahead of Diaz or even replacing him in the closer role.
However, league insiders suggest that the Mets remain open to re-signing Diaz, who is widely regarded as the more trustworthy option for closing out critical games. While Williams had some strong moments in his time with the Yankees, he struggled under pressure and may be better suited as a setup man for a closer like Diaz.
The Mets' willingness to make room for both options has reportedly sent a message to Diaz about their intentions. According to sources, Williams is comfortable serving in a setup role if the team decides to retain Diaz, which could be a key factor in Diaz ultimately staying with the Mets.
With this move, it appears that the Mets' offseason strategy remains open-ended, leaving room for further surprises. One thing is clear: Williams will likely play a significant role in the team's bullpen construction, and his willingness to adapt to different roles may prove to be a valuable asset for the club.
Williams' addition has led to questions about what's next for the team, particularly given their reigning All-Star closer Edwin Diaz remains on the market. According to sources close to the matter, Williams was chosen by the Mets with the intention of potentially serving as an ace setup option ahead of Diaz or even replacing him in the closer role.
However, league insiders suggest that the Mets remain open to re-signing Diaz, who is widely regarded as the more trustworthy option for closing out critical games. While Williams had some strong moments in his time with the Yankees, he struggled under pressure and may be better suited as a setup man for a closer like Diaz.
The Mets' willingness to make room for both options has reportedly sent a message to Diaz about their intentions. According to sources, Williams is comfortable serving in a setup role if the team decides to retain Diaz, which could be a key factor in Diaz ultimately staying with the Mets.
With this move, it appears that the Mets' offseason strategy remains open-ended, leaving room for further surprises. One thing is clear: Williams will likely play a significant role in the team's bullpen construction, and his willingness to adapt to different roles may prove to be a valuable asset for the club.
$51 million for Devin Williams is A LOT of cash, but I guess you gotta pay for greatness right? 
The fact that they're keeping both Diaz and Williams on the roster has me super curious about how it's all gonna play out. Will they go with the trusty veteran or take a chance on the young gun? 
Either way, I think we can expect some fireworks in Citi Field this season! 
One thing's for sure, their bullpen is gonna be EPIC! 
plus williams is great and all but he can get pretty nervous under pressure 
and im sure diaz would rather be closing out games with the team he was drafted by instead of coming in 2nd fiddle 
️ and Edwin Diaz 
, it's gonna be fun to watch them compete in the playoffs 
. Williams is a great addition but he needs to work on his pressure skills 
, hopefully, he'll thrive as a setup man 
. The Mets' front office is doing a great job of making moves without breaking the bank 
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. they're giving both options, so if diaz wants to stay, he's got a backup plan. and if they decide to go with williams in the closer role, he can adapt to being a setup guy 
the mets are trying to build flexibility in their bullpen with this move, but it's still not clear if they're truly gonna give diaz the closer role he deserves or just use him as a trade chip... 
what if the mets are trying to send a message to him that they're open to having both of them in the bullpen? 
it's like they want to keep their options open... i'm all for adaptability, especially when it comes to finding the right fit for the team 
I mean, I love talking about baseball, but come on, can't we have a thread that's just about analyzing the Mets' move without every single person jumping in to say "Devin Williams is going to be great" or "Edwin Diaz is clearly going to leave"? It's always so predictable 
maybe it's just a clever move to make diaz feel wanted, but at the end of the day, i think williams would be way more effective as a setup man for someone like diaz... this is all gonna play out in the spring and see how it shakes down