Devin Williams struggled as the Yankees’ closer in 2025, but clearly doesn’t think New York is the problem. The All-Star reliever has signed a three-year deal with the crosstown rival New York Mets. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the contract is worth north of $50 million, with Will Sammon at The Athletic first breaking the news.
The Yankees acquired Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers a year ago for lefty Nestor Cortes Jr., clearly intending to make him the closer. It was his walk year. He’s a two-time All-Star. It made sense.
Instead, Williams struggled out of the gate and was ultimately removed from the closer’s role twice.