Did the NY Mets actually get Devin Williams at a bargain?

Devin Williams. | Ishika Samant/GettyImagesAt first glance, Devin Williams’ new contract may look like a bargain for the New York Mets. Despite some analysts expressing concerns about Williams’ 2025 season, his three-year, $51 million deal is much cheaper than the four-year, $68 million projection MLB Trade Rumors offered on November 6.

Not everyone’s on board with the notion that the Mets just got Williams on the cheap, however. Foul Territory's AJ Pierzynski and MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds both said Williams was paid at a level equal to or greater than expected.

What emerges surrounding Williams and his $51 million is the notion that he may have been the beneficiary of a ripening contract…