{"id":23192,"date":"2025-12-09T12:56:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/devin-williams-signs-blockbuster-3-year-51m-deal-with-mets-after-yankees-reject-closer-they-traded-for\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:57:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:57:02","slug":"60571-devin-williams-signs-blockbuster-3-year-51m-deal-with-mets-leaves-yankees-for-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/60571-devin-williams-signs-blockbuster-3-year-51m-deal-with-mets-leaves-yankees-for-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Devin Williams signs blockbuster 3-year, $51M deal with Mets after Yankees reject closer they traded for"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'><b>Devin Williams<\/b> has signed a blockbuster <b>3-year, $51 million deal<\/b> with the <b>New York Mets<\/b>, ending his disappointing year with the Yankees and jumping to their in-city rival. The <b>two-time All-Star reliever<\/b> agreed to the contract last week, bringing elite late-inning pitching to Queens after a rough <b>4.79 ERA<\/b> season in the Bronx. Williams now reunites with the Mets&#8217; bullpen amid uncertainty surrounding whether <b>Edwin D\u00edaz<\/b> will return to the team.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Contract value:<\/b> $51 million guaranteed over 3 years with $6 million signing bonus<\/li>\n<li><b>Salary structure:<\/b> $15 million annually from 2026-28, with $5 million deferred each year<\/li>\n<li><b>No opt-outs:<\/b> The deal includes no opt-outs or options, tying Williams to the Mets through 2028<\/li>\n<li><b>Yankees rejection:<\/b> Brian Cashman confirmed the Yankees never made Williams a formal offer before he signed with the Mets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Blockbuster Signing That Changes the Mets&#8217; Bullpen<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>New York Mets<\/b> pulled off a major free-agent coup by landing <b>Devin Williams<\/b> last Wednesday, December 3rd. Williams brings championship-caliber relief pitching to <b>Queens<\/b> after spending a frustrating 2025 season with the <b>Yankees<\/b>. The <b>right-hander<\/b> represents a dramatic upgrade to the Mets&#8217; bullpen as they prepare for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p>The signing signals aggressive intent from the Mets organization despite uncertainty around their closer situation. <b>Williams<\/b> stepped into free agency after his worst MLB season, yet he remains convinced he can bounce back with his new team. The contract guarantees him stability and the Mets confidence in his elite pedigree.<\/p>\n<h2>From Bronx Disaster to Queens Redemption<\/h2>\n<p><b>Devin Williams<\/b> posted a career-worst <b>4.79 ERA<\/b> with the <b>Yankees<\/b> this past season, a massive decline from his historical excellence. The <b>two-time All-Star<\/b> made headlines earlier this week when his camp revealed the <b>Yankees<\/b> never extended a formal contract offer to bring him back. <b>Brian Cashman<\/b> confirmed that <b>Williams<\/b> representatives never even circled back to discuss terms.<\/p>\n<p>Before his tumultuous year in New York, <b>Williams<\/b> held a dominant <b>1.66 ERA<\/b> from 2022 through 2024. He won the <b>Trevor Hoffman Award<\/b> as the National League&#8217;s top reliever and established himself as one of baseball&#8217;s premier setup men. The <b>31-year-old<\/b> is optimistic about turning things around in his new uniform.<\/p>\n<h2>Contract Details and Financial Structure<\/h2>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Contract Element<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Total Guarantee<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>$51 million over 3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Annual Salary<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>$15 million (2026-2028)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Signing Bonus<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>$6 million paid in $2 million installments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Deferred Compensation<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>$5 million per year from 2036-2045<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Opt-outs\/Options<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The <b>Mets<\/b> structured the deal with significant deferrals, pushing $5 million of <b>Williams<\/b>&#8216; annual salary into the future. This deferral structure won&#8217;t fully complete until 2045, a common financial tool for teams managing their payroll. The contract carries no escape routes for either side, indicating long-term commitment from both <b>the organization<\/b> and the pitcher.<\/p>\n<p><b>Williams<\/b> represents good value relative to the current relief market, especially given his track record before his disappointing Yankees season. The <b>Mets<\/b> are betting that a fresh start and new environment will restore the dominant closer who elevated his game under pressure in previous years.<\/p>\n<h2>The Setup Man Role Behind Edwin D\u00edaz<\/h2>\n<p><b>Devin Williams<\/b> embraced the possibility of shifting to a setup role behind <b>Edwin D\u00edaz<\/b> if the star closer re-signs with the <b>Mets<\/b>. Unlike some relievers who fixate on closing games, <b>Williams<\/b> expressed comfort with either responsibility. He called the potential setup position behind <b>D\u00edaz<\/b> a &#8220;good situation,&#8221; showing flexibility in his approach.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Mets<\/b> remain uncertain about <b>D\u00edaz&#8217;s<\/b> future as a free agent, creating an interesting dynamic in the bullpen construction. If <b>D\u00edaz<\/b> returns to <b>Queens<\/b>, <b>Williams<\/b> would anchor a dominant eighth inning. If <b>D\u00edaz<\/b> departs, <b>Williams<\/b> immediately becomes the closer in waiting. The pitcher is working on developing new pitches, including a cutter and &#8220;gyro slider,&#8221; to pair with his legendary changeup.<\/p>\n<h2>Will the Mets&#8217; Bullpen Overhaul Propel Them Back to Contention?<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Mets<\/b> bullpen now features <b>Williams<\/b> joining existing arms like <b>A.J. Minter<\/b>, <b>Adbert Alzolay<\/b>, and others to create a formidable relief corps. This aggressive offseason approach signals serious championship ambitions for the organization. <b>New York<\/b> is clearly betting that adding elite reliever talent will translate into late-inning dominance needed during playoff runs.<\/p>\n<p><b>Devin Williams<\/b>&#8216; arrival sends a message throughout baseball that the <b>Mets<\/b> plan to compete immediately. Whether he closes games or sets them up, the two-time All-Star brings the kind of proven excellence that postseason baseball demands. The real question becomes whether this bullpen investment will combine with improved starting pitching and timely hitting to finally bring the franchise back to October baseball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":23191,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Devin Williams\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/3122920\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Edwin D\u00edaz\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1648335\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Brian Cashman\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1292663\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"A.J. 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