Free-agent relief pitcher devin williams and this New York Mets “We have agreed to terms on a three-year contract that guarantees more than $50 million,” sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Monday night, confirming a report.
Williams, 31, reached free agency after a poor debut season New York YankeesAcquired last December from milwaukee brewers for the pitcher Nestor Cortes and National League Rookie of the Year finalist Caleb DurbinWilliams struggled to a career-worst 4.79 ERA in 67 appearances for the Yankees.
He saved 18 games in 22 chances for the Yankees, but after a poor start entering the season closer to schedule, he shared the role for most of the season. Williams recorded four scoreless outings during the Yankees’ postseason run, but David Bednar Earned both of New York’s playoff defenses.
Before joining the Yankees, Williams established himself as a dominant back-of-the-bullpen pitcher during his six seasons with Milwaukee, first as a set-up reliever for star closers. Josh Haider And then as Haider’s replacement in the role.
ESPN’s Bradford Doolittle contributed to this report.
