The Mets remain interested in a reunion with Edwin Diaz, sources tell ESPN, but newly-signed Devin Williams gives them a proven backup plan, which could dampen the Mets' willingness to meet Diaz's demands.

When the New York Mets signed free agent reliever Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million deal, we all assumed it was to become the Mets new closer.

If the New York Mets wanted to send a message that Devin Williams isn’t just a luxury add-on but a long-term pillar of their pitching identity, this contract do

In a similar boat to Williams and the Mets, the Orioles are betting on a Ryan Helsely rebound. After a catastrophic second half in Queens, he signed a two-year, $28 million contract to be the closer in Baltimore. The contract includes an opt-out after the first year.

At season’s end, Williams was voted MIAC Defensive Player of the Year. A year ago, that honor went to Matt Jung, another Bethel defensive back, who wound up transferring to Wisconsin on a nice NIL deal. He became a starter, and don’t blame Jung for the Badgers’ horrible season, since he played defense.