If the New York Mets wanted to send a message that Devin Williams isn’t just a luxury add-on but a long-term pillar of their pitching identity, this contract does it. The structure is tidy, strategic, and — most importantly — very Mets under the current regime.
Start with the $6 million signing bonus, split over three years. It’s not just a nice welcome gift, it’s guaranteed even in the middle of a work stoppage. Should MLB stumble into another labor mess in 2026, Williams still gets paid on April 1. It’s insurance for him, certainty for the Mets, and one of those quiet details that makes a marriage feel intentional rather than transactional.