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Mets' bullpen ranked in bottom third of MLB for Devin Williams reason
TL;DR
The New York Mets' bullpen is ranked 24th in MLB, largely due to Devin Williams' struggles. Williams has had four blown saves and has been inconsistent since signing a three-year, $51 million contract.
Key points
- Mets' bullpen ranked 24th in MLB
- Devin Williams signed a three-year, $51 million contract
- Williams has four blown saves this season
- Inconsistent performance has hurt the team's postseason chances
- Williams' struggles mirror his time with the Yankees
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The New York Yankees changed their facial hair policy for Devin Williams and then watched as he became the opposite of the caliber of closer they thought they had acquired.
Williams had four blown saves and was too inconsistent in a tight postseason race, likely costing the Yankees a division title.
The right-hander signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the New York Mets during the offseason, and things haven't gone much better.
"The start of the Mets portion of Devin Williams' career has gone about as painfully as his Yankees beginning did," Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller, who ranked New York's bullpen as just the 24th best in the Majors, wrote Tuesday. "The Airbender tossed a perfect inning with a 3-0 deficit on Sunday, but had been torched for eight earned runs across his previous four appearances."
Williams' nasty changeup continues to fool batters (8 IP, 15 K), but six walks and eight hits allowed in eight innings are a sight for sore eyes.
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Q&A
Why is the Mets' bullpen ranked so low in MLB?
The Mets' bullpen is ranked 24th in MLB primarily because of Devin Williams' poor performance, including four blown saves and inconsistency.
What contract did Devin Williams sign with the Mets?
Devin Williams signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the New York Mets during the offseason.
How has Devin Williams performed since joining the Mets?
Since joining the Mets, Devin Williams has struggled, allowing eight earned runs in four appearances and blowing crucial saves.