The New York Mets will have a new look pitching staff, especially the bullpen, heading into the 2026 season. With three-time All-Star closer Edwin Diaz signing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency, the Mets will have to rely on two new arrivals to lead the bullpen in 2026.

Devin Williams is headed across town after a career-low season with the New York Yankees, and an MLB insider doesn't see him as improvement from the New York Me

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman revealed that his team only seriously considered signing Diaz after the Mets brought in Williams. “He was at the top of the list, but starting the offseason we just didn’t think it was that realistic,” Friedman told SportsNet LA on Friday after welcoming Diaz to Los Angeles.

An MLB insider believes the New York Mets owed All-Star closer Edwin Diaz a phone call ahead of the Devin Williams signing.

Devin Williams' one year with the New York Yankees was a poor one, and the American League East team didn't even make a formal contract offer to re-sign him this offseason.

Insider Reveals Devin Williams Preferred Cubs in Free Agency. During a December 10 appearance on 670 The Score, Cubs insider Bruce Levine revealed a telling detail about the Cubs'

Devin Williams scored 18 points including three three-pointers in Woodbury’s 56-53 victory over Gloucester in Woodbury. Woodbury (2-0) led 42-34 through three quarters and held on for the victory despite being outscored 19-14 in the fourth quarter.

As the dust settles on Devin Williams signing with the New York Mets, it's becoming clear that he never wanted to be in New York, leaving the New York Yankees feeling conflicted.