Overview
- Edwin Díaz is a free agent after opting out of the final two years and $38 million of his Mets contract, with a qualifying offer attached that adds acquisition costs for suitors.
- Devin Williams signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Mets and said he is willing to work as a setup man if Díaz returns.
- Despite a 2025 ERA spike, Williams’ second-half strikeout rate reached 39.3%, reinforcing the Mets’ view that his down year was an outlier.
- The Athletic reports the Dodgers view Díaz as likely outside their desired range and are prioritizing shorter-term deals, with interest shown in Robert Suárez.
- Analysts project Suárez could command around $80 million, and the approaching Winter Meetings are expected to accelerate decisions in the late-inning reliever market.