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Team observers see this move as reminiscent of the Dodgers’ approach: investing in high-leverage relievers with the potential to compete for a World Series. If Edwin Diaz, the star closer, returns to health, having Devin Williams as his setup man creates a formidable "one-two punch" that could significantly elevate the Mets’ postseason outlook.
Reaction and Strategy
While Devin Williams’s price reflects high-value reliever money, it also presents an opportunity for the Mets to acquire him at a slight discount due to his imperfect 2023 — a scenario that’s seen as a “buy low” opportunity. The team’s management seems to view Williams not just as a short-term acquisition but as part of a larger blueprint centered around a dominant bullpen to elevate team chances in 2024 and beyond.