The New York Mets have bolstered their bullpen with the signing of star relief pitcher Devin Williams, a move that has been hailed as one of the most impactful of the offseason. Williams, who previously worked with Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns with the Milwaukee Brewers, is expected to step into the full-time closer role following Edwin Diazs departure to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite a higher ERA in 2025 with the Yankees, advanced statistics indicate that Williams underlying dominance remains. This strategic move by Stearns to invest in a pitcher with elite strikeout capabilities at a lower cost could prove to be a smart play, as it represents a calculated gamble built on familiarity and a shared history between Williams and Stearns. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
