Here’s the latest I can confirm from reputable reports:
- Devin Williams reportedly signed a three-year contract with the New York Mets in December 2025. The reported guarantees were in the neighborhood of $50–51 million, with various signing bonuses and deferrals included in the deal. The exact total and structure varied by source, but the general consensus was a three-year pact with the Mets.[1][2][3][6]
- The deal was described as a significant bullpen acquisition for the Mets, reuniting Williams with some executives and staff who had worked with him previously, and aiming to bolster late-inning relief for the club.[6]
- Some outlets noted that Evans (Edwin Díaz) status could influence bullpen plans, but the Williams agreement itself was reported as a three-year commitment with the Mets, totaling around $50 million plus deferrals.[3][6]
If you’d like, I can summarize the key terms from multiple outlets into a concise, side-by-side snapshot, or pull the most recent updates if there have been new developments since December 2025. Would you like a quick bullets-only summary or a small comparison table?
Note: The above reflects reporting from early December 2025; newer developments may have occurred since then. If you want, I can search for the very latest updates.
Sources
NEW 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.comMets' Devin Williams: Joining Mets on three-year deal
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www.fantasypros.comDevin Williams came to New York last winter with a 1.83 career ERA and plenty of high hopes. It didn't quite go as planned, since he then went and posted a bloated 4.79 mark with the Yankees, losing…
www.mlb.comThe Mets will look for Williams to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season in the Bronx
www.cbssports.comThe Mets sign former Yankees closer Devin Williams to a three-year deal, reuniting him with ex-Brewers GM David Stearns.
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