Devin Williams Injury Update | New York Mets News

0:00It's September 5th. Welcome to New York Mets News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. I'm Corey with the story. Devin Williams, the Mets big off-season acquisition, has had a rough goal of it this season. He landed on the injured list back on August 10th with a shoulder strain that's been messing with his speed and control. The good news is he started a throwing program, and the team is still hoping he can give back on the mound before the season wraps up. After Andy Green confirmed, Williams is playing catch, but there's no firm date for his return. He hasn't thrown off the mound yet or faced any live hitters. With only 21 games left on the schedule, his comeback timeline is still pretty up in the air. Williams signed a three-year deal worth $51 million after playing for the Yankees last year. He used to be one of the most feared closers in the league, but this season hasn't been his best. He's got a 4.66 earned run average and 16 saves in 42 appearances. Since Williams went down, Kodai Sanga has stepped into the closer role and been lights out.

1:02He's posted a 1.98 earned run average and five saves in his relief appearances. It's unclear if Williams would automatically reclaim the closer job if he returns. Looking ahead, Williams is expected to be the Mets closer in 2027, with both him and Sanga under contract through at least 20. 28. Their potential competition next spring training could be a storyline to watch.