MIAMI — Devin Williams’ Outlook for the Season
Devin Williams remains optimistic about returning to the mound for the Mets this season.
On Tuesday, he completed a bullpen session, marking his first practice since being placed on the injured list on August 10 due to a right shoulder strain.
“Everything seems to be heading in the right direction,” Williams shared with The Post, just before the Mets played the Marlins and won 7-5 at loanDepot park. “I believe we’re in a good place.”
Since going on the IL, Williams has been focused on his goal of making a comeback this season.
“I don’t think the organization will have any concerns about his physical condition if he doesn’t pitch before the season concludes,” interim manager Andy Green mentioned. “It’s something he desires, and we want that too—assuming he’s healthy. However, we wouldn’t want to rush things if there’s a risk for next year.”
This season, Williams holds a 4.66 ERA over 42 appearances. He signed a three-year contract worth $51 million last winter. In his absence, Kodai Senga has stepped into the closer role and has excelled.
“Right now, it’s about building back up,” Williams noted.
Nolan McLean, Zac Thornton, and Christian Scott are set to pitch against the Yankees in the upcoming Subway Series that starts Friday in The Bronx.
Robert Stock is making his way back to the rotation to pitch the series finale against the Marlins on Wednesday. His last start was on August 31, where he pitched 5 ¹/₃ scoreless innings against Tampa Bay. Since returning from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, he has a 5.81 ERA in seven appearances for the Mets.
“He has had some incredible outings, but also some challenging ones,” Green commented. “The great outings are exciting, especially when he goes deep into games against tough hitters.”
“When he’s hitting the strike zone, his pitches really work well, so we’re considering him for different roles. Looking toward 2027, I think we’ll see him in the bullpen a bit more this year too, as we try to determine how versatile he can be for us, which is definitely a valuable asset—having someone who can switch between roles.”
The Mets have performed well lately, achieving a record of 19-12 since the trade deadline—tying for the second-best record in Major League Baseball during this period. Only the Phillies, with a 21-10 record since August 3, have done better. The Mets’ 3.01 ERA in this timeframe ranks third in MLB since the trade deadline.
