The New York Mets may not be willing to pay a premium for Edwin Díaz, and another National League team very well might be.

Closer Devin Williams, who spent the 2025 season with the New York Yankees, has reportedly signed with the New York Mets. What does that mean for the future of free agent All-Star closer Edwin Díaz, who's been with the Mets since 2019?

The Mets bolstered the back of their bullpen on Monday night with a splash, signing ex- Yankees closer Devin Williams to a three-year deal in free agency. Will Sammon of The Athletic was first to report Williams’ deal with the Mets. Williams’ contract is worth more than $50 million guaranteed with no opt-outs or options, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

The New York Mets and closer Devin Williams have reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with guarantees, making this deal worth more than $50 million.

Raisel Iglesias was the first domino to fall, signing a one-year, $16 million deal to return to the Atlanta Braves and set the annual value market. Diaz could be pursuing a deal that would break his own $102 million record for biggest free agent contract signed by a relief pitcher.

Baltimore Orioles lock down the bullpen with Ryan Helsley’s $28 million deal, sending shockwaves through MLB’s closer market.

Having spent seven years with the New York Mets, Edwin Diaz has established himself as one of the best closers in baseball.