Devin Williams' $51 Million Move Sparks Questions About Mets' Bullpen Plans
The New York Mets have made themselves the most active team in free agency this winter, looking to bounce back from a disappointing playoff miss and rekindle World Series championship aspirations. Their latest move has sent shockwaves through the baseball community: signing Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract.
Williams' addition has raised eyebrows, particularly given that Edwin Diaz, the Mets' reigning All-Star closer, is still on the open market. The two players are expected to form a potent bullpen duo, but their roles within it have yet to be determined. According to sources close to the team, Williams is comfortable serving as either a setup man for Diaz or as the primary closer.
This raises questions about the Mets' true intentions regarding Diaz, who has been one of the most sought-after free agents this winter. While there's no doubt that Diaz would be an ideal fit as the team's closer, his contract length has emerged as a sticking point in negotiations between the two sides. "There are multiple teams seriously interested in Edwin Diaz," said Will Sammon for The Athletic.
The Mets' willingness to let Williams take on a setup role if they retain Diaz indicates that their bullpen plans remain fluid. Anthony DiComo reported for MLB.com that Williams has already sent a message to the team about being comfortable deferring to Diaz as the closer, should that be the case.
This development suggests that more surprises are in store for the Mets' free agency moves this winter. With Williams willing to adapt to any role within the bullpen, it's clear that the team is open to exploring all options. The question on everyone's mind now is: will Diaz join the Mets, and if so, what role will he play?
The New York Mets have made themselves the most active team in free agency this winter, looking to bounce back from a disappointing playoff miss and rekindle World Series championship aspirations. Their latest move has sent shockwaves through the baseball community: signing Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract.
Williams' addition has raised eyebrows, particularly given that Edwin Diaz, the Mets' reigning All-Star closer, is still on the open market. The two players are expected to form a potent bullpen duo, but their roles within it have yet to be determined. According to sources close to the team, Williams is comfortable serving as either a setup man for Diaz or as the primary closer.
This raises questions about the Mets' true intentions regarding Diaz, who has been one of the most sought-after free agents this winter. While there's no doubt that Diaz would be an ideal fit as the team's closer, his contract length has emerged as a sticking point in negotiations between the two sides. "There are multiple teams seriously interested in Edwin Diaz," said Will Sammon for The Athletic.
The Mets' willingness to let Williams take on a setup role if they retain Diaz indicates that their bullpen plans remain fluid. Anthony DiComo reported for MLB.com that Williams has already sent a message to the team about being comfortable deferring to Diaz as the closer, should that be the case.
This development suggests that more surprises are in store for the Mets' free agency moves this winter. With Williams willing to adapt to any role within the bullpen, it's clear that the team is open to exploring all options. The question on everyone's mind now is: will Diaz join the Mets, and if so, what role will he play?
?? Like, $51 million 4 a guy who's supposed 2 be a setup man lol. This move is all about confusing everyone & makin us wonder wut Diaz's role will b 
. I feel like the team is just tryna see how much they can get away with 
51 million for him is a steal in my opinion, especially considering his ace status. i mean, edwin diaz would be an amazing closer, but let's be real, he's not going to come cheap 
i'm all for the team being flexible with their bullpen plans, maybe this is just what they needed to shake things up and make some noise in the league 
. fingers crossed diaz signs and becomes the new closer, but even if he doesn't, devin's addition has got me super hyped about the mets' chances this season 
. On one hand, getting Devin Williams for $51 million is a major win for the Mets. He's an amazing pitcher and can really help anchor their bullpen. But on the other hand, I'm still wondering if they're trying to sign Edwin Diaz too... it just feels like a huge risk to spend that kind of money on another closer without knowing what the plan is 
. Can they really make this work? Only time will tell 
. If they're willing to offer Williams $51 million just for him to serve as a setup man, that means Diaz is still the priority. I mean, why invest so much in one player if you're gonna let him sit on the bench for someone else? Plus, with their "fluid" bullpen plans, it sounds like they're just hedging their bets. Are they worried about losing Diaz to another team if they lock him up as the closer? The Athletic says multiple teams are interested in Diaz, but I'm not convinced that's true. Let's see some concrete evidence before we start jumping to conclusions 
should be Diaz or Williams, who's it gonna be tho? 