Where the Mets can turn to in closing situations — if they’re not sold on Devin Williams

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Martin, D. (2026, November 13). Where the Mets can turn to in closing situations — if they’re not sold on Devin Williams. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/sports/where-the-mets-can-turn-to-for-a-closer-in-2027/

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The Mets are looking to solidify their closer position for the upcoming season, with Devin Williams currently holding the role despite his age of 32 and a history of struggling as a closer for the Yankees. Williams has two years and $30 million left on his contract with the Mets, which he signed last offseason. At the recent general manager meetings in Las Vegas, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was noncommittal about Williams's long-term prospects as closer, referring to him as the closer "right now" when asked by reporters.

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At the recent general manager meetings in Las Vegas, the Mets' president of baseball operations, David Stearns, was asked about Devin Williams and referred to him as the team's closer "right now." Williams, who is 32 and has two years and $30 million left on his contract, struggled as a closer with the Yankees before signing with the Mets last offseason. Despite the Mets needing to improve their rotation this offseason, they must also determine who will close games, as prized free agent Tarik Skubal is unlikely to take on the closer role.

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The Mets know they need to improve their rotation this offseason — however long the offseason might be — but regardless of who starts games, they must figure out who will close them. uncertain

who → know → them

Even if Tarik Skubal, the prize of this year’s free agent class, lands in Queens, he’s not going to be pitching too many ninth innings. asserted

he → land → innings

Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. asserted

he → access → Mets

Sign up NowAt this week’s general manager meetings in Las Vegas, president of baseball operations David Stearns was asked twice about Devin Williams and referred to the right-hander as the closer “right now” both times. asserted

Stearns → sign → closer

Williams is 32 and has two years and $30 million left on the deal he signed with the Mets last offseason after he failed as closer with the Yankees. asserted

he → have → Yankees

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