Mets Morning News: Mets sign Devin Williams, Cohen’s casino gets closer to finish line

Meet the Mets

The Mets and right-handed relief pitcher Devin Williams have agreed to a three-year deal. It’s worth $51 million with $5 million deferred each season and a $6 million signing bonus prorated over the course of the three years.

Anthony DiComo wrote about Williams and mentioned that the Mets are still interested in bringing back Edwin Díaz.

There’s reason to believe that Williams can return to being one of the best relievers in the sport despite the high ERA that he had with the Yankees this year.

Mets owner Steve Cohen is one step closer to getting his Citi Field-adjacent casino, as the New York Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended the billionaire’s proposal for a casino license.

Jeff Passan mentioned that the Mets are one of the teams in the mix for free agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, and he’d be surprised if the 32-year-old hasn’t a deal by the end of the winter meetings next week.

During his time on air on WFAN on Thanksgiving, Keith Hernandez said he’s wanted to sit in on one of the Mets’ analytic sessions but knows it’s never going to happen.

Around the National League East

The Good Phight looked at right-handed reliever Lou Trivino’s brief stint with the team this year.

Battery Power looked at ZiPS projections for the 2026 Braves.

Federal Baseball considers whether or not a slow-moving market helps the Nationals.

The Marlins are interested in free agent reliever Pete Fairbanks.

Around Major League Baseball

With baseball’s current collective bargaining agreement set to expire one year from 11:59 PM EST last night, ESPN looked at the looming labor battle between Major League Baseball and the MLBPA.

CBS Sports wrote about the longstanding practice of owners in baseball trying to suppress salaries.

The league and the MLBPA released their joint drug testing report for the 2025 season.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Lukas Vlahos wrote up Jared Young’s 2025 season with an eye on his potential for making an impact at the major league level next year.

This Date in Mets History

Third basemen Wayne Garrett, Bobby Bonilla, and Robin Ventura have joined the Mets on this date in various years past.