Devin Williams

The Mets have signed Devin Williams to a three-year contract with more than $50 million in guarantees.

Fantasy Impact

Williams will head to the crosstown rivals, leaving the Yankees after a rough 2024 season in which posted a 4.79 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP in 62 innings last year. If Edwin Diaz does not return to the Mets, Williams will likely get the first opportunity to operate as the closer entering the 2025 season.

The Yankees had recent discussions with Devin Williams about a return to New York.

Fantasy Impact

Williams is coming off an up-and-down season this past year out of the Yankees bullpen. It appears the two sides have some mutual interest on a return.

Devin Williams struck out three batters and allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to secure the save in Wednesday’s win over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Williams now has a 5.21 ERA and 1.18 WHIP to go with 18 saves across 53 games this season. Williams has still struggled and should remain out of lineups as the Yankees work through their closer situation.

Devin Williams blew the save chance on Monday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Entering the final frame with a 5-4 lead for the Yankees, Williams allowed a solo blast to the struggling Joc Pederson. Camilo Doval and David Bendar had thrown scoreless frames before Williams blew it. It's possible one of them gets the next save chance.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters they plan to keep Devin Williams in the closer role.

Fantasy Impact

Boone makes these comments following the Yankees acquisitions of David Bednar and Camilo Doval. It will still likely be a committee of some fashion in the Yankees bullpen.