Here’s the latest I can share:
- Devin Williams reportedly reached a three-year contract with the New York Mets in December 2025, with guarantees ranging from about $45 million to $51 million plus signing bonuses and deferrals, depending on the source. The deal was widely reported by multiple outlets and would position Williams as a bullpen mainstay for the Mets [cite].
Because you asked for the latest news, I’ll summarize key points and what’s next:
- Deal terms vary by report: common figures cited are three years, roughly $50 million total, with some reports noting a $6 million signing bonus and deferrals extending into the 2030s and 2040s. The Mets’ official announcement had not been issued at some points, but multiple outlets corroborated the agreement [cite].
- Impact on Mets bullpen: Williams would be expected to slot into late-innings work, potentially bridging to or replacing closer roles depending on Edwin Díaz’s status and the club’s bullpen plans. His track record includes high-leverage experience and a history of closer-like usage in prior seasons [cite].
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull the most recent official team update or press release for confirmation.
- Create a quick bullets-only snapshot of contract terms from top outlets with direct links.
- Provide a brief analysis of what this means for the Mets’ bullpen composition next season.
Would you like me to fetch the current official confirmation and compare the contract terms from several outlets side-by-side?
Sources
The Mets will look for Williams to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season in the Bronx
www.cbssports.comNEW YORK -- In establishing his reputation as an ace bullpen architect, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has long sought high-octane stuff in relievers. Monday, he acquired one of the most potent arms in the sport. In their pursuit of an improved bullpen, the Mets agreed to a
www.mlb.comAfter the 31-year-old veteran pitched for the Yankees last season, free-agent reliever Devin Williams and the New York Mets agreed on a three-year contract that guarantees more than $50 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Monday, confirming a report.
www.espn.comNEW YORK (AP) — Devin Williams and the Mets finalized a $51 million, three-year contract on Wednesday that locks in a critical late-inning reliever as New York rebuilds its bullpen after missing the playoffs last season. The right-hander will receive $5 million per year deferred for 10 years starting in 2036, so the contract won't be fully paid until 2045. Williams spent last season across town with the New York Yankees, going 4-6 with a career-worst 4.79 ERA and 18 saves in 22 chances. He...
www.castanet.netThe Mets have signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year contract, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere.
abc7ny.comThe Mets sign former Yankees closer Devin Williams to a three-year deal, reuniting him with ex-Brewers GM David Stearns.
lastwordonsports.comThe Mets have signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year contract, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere.
www.espn.co.ukThe Mets have agreed to a three-year deal with free-agent reliever Devin Williams, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Monday night. The club has not confirmed the move. Williams heads across…
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