Report Explains How NY Mets Fixed What NY Yankees Broke in Devin Williams

IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect A new report has shed light on how the New York Mets have been able to get closer Devin Williams back to his vintage form, and it was by fixing something the New York Yankees broke. When the Yankees traded for the two-time All-Star reliever, some thought it was the best move the club made that offseason. While his 2024 season ended by giving up a crushing homer to former Mets slugger Pete Alonso , Williams was still seen as an elite closer in the game.

Yet, the pitcher’s first year in New York was a huge disappointment. He posted an ERA over 4. 00 and lost his closing job after a few months.

But despite the down season, he was an arm in high demand in the winter because talent evaluators felt he showed positive signs that he was getting back to All-Star form late in the 2025 campaign. Unfortunately, after making the move from the Bronx to Queens in 2026, the Mets were still getting the version of Williams that frustrated Yankees fans last year. His performance was another key part of a disastrous start to the season for the Amazin’s.

However, as the club has turned things around in recent weeks, so has Williams. Since late April, the closer has thrown 9 2/3 scoreless innings, two hits, two walks, and 12 strikeouts. Pre-pitch hand position is the major change Devin Williams made with NY Mets?