Devin Williams Criticizes Yankees Fans Post-Mets Signing on Social Media
Devin Williams, the talented reliever, has recently signed a three-year contract worth $51 million with the New York Mets. This move follows a mixed tenure with the New York Yankees during the 2025 season.
Devin Williams’ Move to the Mets
On Monday night, Williams finalized his shift from the Yankees to the Mets. Following his signing, he expressed his thoughts on social media, specifically targeting Yankees fans.
Williams’ Message to Yankees Fans
- Williams posted on Instagram, addressing the Yankees fans: “For a bunch of people that didn’t want me back on your team, yall are sure mad in the DM’s.”
This comment highlights the complicated relationship he had with Yankees supporters throughout his season.
2025 Season with the Yankees
Williams faced significant challenges during his time in New York. Starting the year as the Yankees’ closer, he struggled, recording an earned run average (ERA) of 9.00 in April. Booed by fans and ultimately demoted from the closer role, Williams endured a tough stretch.
Change in Yankees’ Culture
Despite these trials, Williams was part of a notable cultural shift within the team. He played a pivotal role in altering the Yankees’ long-standing facial hair policy, which received mixed reactions from fans.
A Strong Finish to the Season
In spite of a rocky start, Williams showcased improvement towards the end of the season. He completed the year with a remarkable 13-inning scoreless streak, including four scoreless innings during the playoffs.
Playoff Recognition
During the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays, Williams earned a standing ovation from Yankees fans, demonstrating a shift in sentiment.
- “It’s nice to feel appreciated sometimes,” he remarked, reflecting on the contrast to earlier in his season.
Future Prospects with the Mets
Despite finishing the season with a career-worst ERA of 4.79, Williams demonstrated impressive skills, ranking in the 99th percentile for whiff rate, largely due to his effective changeup. With the Mets, he aims to strengthen a bullpen that finished 15th in ERA last season, especially as they may lose star closer Edwin Diaz to free agency.
