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How Devin Williams’ Huge Mets Deal Hurts D-backs’ Closer Pursuit by Alex D’Agostino [SI]

Arizona’s hopes to land a down-season discount for any of the top-tier arms available is all but gone, and the continuously-inflating free agent market may force Arizona to turn to bargain signings or the trade market in order to land serious relief help.

With around $27-37 million in available payroll estimated by Diamondbacks On SI’s Jack Sommers (and $2.75 million of that already used on catcher James McCann), the D-backs may be entirely priced out of the relief market, unless they choose to go after an aging veteran like Kenley Jansen.

But if Williams is receiving $50 million at age 31, coming off the worst year of his MLB career, even the more affordable options may soon beco

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