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The New York Mets made one of the offseason's most intriguing bullpen additions by signing reliever Devin Williams , and the move immediately added juice to the Mets and New York Yankees rivalry. Williams spent last season with the Yankees, and his exit from the Bronx — paired with a pointed IG message — ensured the pickup would not go unnoticed. For a Mets bullpen in need of reinforcements, his arrival brings both talent and instant rivalry energy, with Williams embracing the New York spotlight head-on.
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Williams took to his official Instagram shortly after the signing became public, posting a black screen with a message aimed directly at Yankees fans who had filled his DMs following his departure. The reliever made it clear he saw the comments and wasn't shy about firing back.
"For a bunch of people who didn't want me on your team, yall sure are mad in the DM's 😂"
The Talkin' Baseball podcast took to its X (formerly known as Twitter), quickly sharing the IG story and noting how the 31-year-old confirmed he had been getting heckled by Yankees fans after choosing Queens.
" Devin Williams takes a shot at Yankee fans
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The message from the veteran reliever comes after a difficult 2025 season with the Yankees, where he battled inconsistency but still flashed the elite strikeout ability that once made him one of baseball's top bullpen arms in Milwaukee . Now he reunites with David Stearns, the executive who helped elevate his career with the Brewers , giving the Mets a major late-inning boost as they reshape their relief group.
For the Mets, the arrival of Williams brings proven late-inning talent and an arm capable of stabilizing high-leverage spots. For Yankees fans, it adds fuel to an already heated crosstown rivalry. And for Williams, it marks a fresh start — one he seems more than ready to embrace as his New York chapter shifts from the Bronx to Queens.
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