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

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.

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

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.

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.

When speaking with MLB Network on December 9, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell got very clear about where his club's roster needs to improve for the 2026 sea

New York Mets relief pitcher Devin Williams seemingly had a comment for fans of his 2025 team, the New York Yankees, via an Instagram story on Wednesday.

With Díaz headed to the Dodgers, the Mets are expected to turn to former Milwaukee Brewers All-Star reliever Devin Williams as their new closer. The Mets signed Williams, who struggled throughout last season with the crosstown Yankees, to a three-year, $51 million contract earlier this month.