“That’s the end of Edwin Diaz”; “Mets always obsessed with Yankees” - Fans erupt as Devin Williams pens alleged $50M deal with crosstown rivals

The New York Mets and closer Devin Williams have reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with guarantees, making this deal worth more than $50 million. Williams spent the 2025 season with the Yankees and registered the worst season of his career.

The above signing could suggest that the Mets might not go after their former closer Edwin Diaz now that they have got the guy for the same.

Meanwhile, fans didn't like it when the Mets signed another star player, who played with the Yankees. Previously, the Mets signed Juan Soto, who spent the 2024 season with the Yankees, before trading for Mets jerseys.

"why are the Mets always obsessed with the Yankees’ old garbage?" one fan asked.

"That’s the end of Diaz," another fan commented.

"You gotta bring back Alonso now lol," one fan suggested.

"Mets need multiple arms in the bullpen - so this is one of them. it should not prevent them from doing anything else," one fan replied.

"Paired up with Diaz will be awesome if they can sign Diaz now," another commented.

"Yikes. Well, I guess it's only a two year deal if the owners get there way and nuke 2027 so they can buy more yachts," one fan said.

Insider offers insight into Mets' free agency moves after Devin Williams' signing

According to The Athletic's Will Sammon, the Mets can still go after Edwin Diaz, per sources. Diaz previously signed a five-year, $102 million deal with the Mets in November 2022. At the time, it was the richest contract ever for a closer and it included an opt-out after the 2025 season.

Their deal with Devin Williams includes $45 million and a $6 million bonus, prorated equally over the three years. Overall, $15 million is deferred.

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It remains possible that the Mets can still add Edwin Díaz, league sources said. Williams' deal is $45 million plus a $6 million bonus, prorated equal over the three years (in total, $15 million is deferred; $5 million each year). (@JonHeyman first with some of these figures.)

In November, Diaz exercised his opt-out option despite two years and $38 million guaranteed money remaining on his contract. The Mets have extended him a one-year, $22.025 qualifying offer, but he won't accept that as he wants a bigger check, and that's why he turned a free agent in the first place.