The Mets are snagging another ex-Yankee in free agency, though Devin Williams is coming off a much more tumultuous season in the Bronx than the one Juan Soto had two years ago.
Regardless, the veteran right-handed reliever is making the jump from the Bronx to Queens, signing with the Mets on a three-year deal, as first reported by MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
Williams lost his job as the Yankees' closer behind the worst year of his career. He posted a 4.79 ERA in 62 innings pitched — he had a 1.83 career ERA entering 2025 — with 18 saves and four blown saves.
But the 31-year-old has a history with Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, who helped Williams develop into a superstar closer during his time with the Milwaukee Brewers.
For as much of a previous track record, Stearn

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