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Cashman: Yankees Made No Offer as Devin Williams Picks Mets on Three-Year Deal

The GM’s comments clarify the Yankees’ bullpen plans following the free‑agent departure of a former NL Reliever of the Year.

Overview

  • Devin Williams agreed to a three-year contract with the Mets, with media reports differing on the total value between $45 million and $51 million.
  • Brian Cashman said the Yankees never extended a formal offer and received no callback after speaking once or twice with Williams’ representative.
  • Williams’ lone Yankees season was uneven, featuring two removals from the closer role and a 4.79 ERA across 62 innings.
  • Advanced indicators painted a stronger picture for Williams, including elite chase and whiff rates, a 3.09 xERA, a 2.68 FIP, and 13 straight scoreless outings to end the year.
  • Cashman said David Bednar is the Yankees’ closer, though the team remains open to adding further bullpen help.