Overview
- The Mets officially announced a three-year, $45 million contract for reliever Devin Williams, with team president David Stearns praising his high-leverage track record.
- Reporting links New York to a trade pursuit of Twins All-Star Joe Ryan, with Minnesota believed to value Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong in potential talks.
- Analysts have floated Framber Valdez as a free-agent target and Freddy Peralta as a trade candidate for the Mets, which remains speculative ahead of the Meetings.
- New York is courting free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger as it evaluates lineup needs following the Brandon Nimmo–for–Marcus Semien trade earlier in the offseason.
- The Yankees' bullpen picture is thinning with Williams departed, Luke Weaver still unsigned, and multiple relievers non-tendered, underscoring a tight market for late-inning help.