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By Sam Garcia
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The New York Mets placed closer Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain on Monday.
Williams was not available to close a game last week due to a right arm fatigue. He pitched again on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates but gave up three hits, two earned runs and a walk in just one inning.
The Mets ultimately placed him on the IL three days later and have not provided a timeline for his return. In a corresponding move, New York called up right-handed pitcher Jonathan Pintaro to replace Williams in the bullpen.
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After trading Luke Weaver and Brooks Raley at the deadline, the Mets will need to figure out which pitchers will close in Williams' absence.
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Williams Has Struggled in His First Season With the Mets
After spending six seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and a season with crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, Williams signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Mets as a free agent in December.
But his first season with the Mets has not gone as his previous seasons with the Brewers.
Williams was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2020 then earned back-to-back NL All-Star selections in 2022 and 2023. He was also a two-time NL Reliever of the Year in 2020 and 2022, and the Brewers' Pitcher of the Year as a rookie in 2020.
The Brewers traded Williams to the Yankees in December 2024. Since then, Williams has not posted an ERA below 2.00. In 2025 with the Yankees, he accrued a career-worst 4.79 ERA in a career-high 62 innings.
This season with the Mets has not been much better, as he has logged a 4.66 ERA in 38.2 innings.
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