The New York Mets made one of the winter’s most decisive bullpen moves by securing one of baseball’s most electric late-inning arms. The signing of Devin Williams quickly became a headline moment for the organization this offseason, as the All-Star moved fast to find a new home in Queens. The arrival of the veteran strengthens the Mets bullpen just as the club’s former closer, Edwin Diaz, departs on a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers that sent ripples through the league.

Speaking with MLB Network during the Winter Meetings, Williams opened up about the swift process that led to his new three-year, $51 million contract. The Network shortly shared the clip on X (formerly known as Twitter), capturing the reliever’s candid reflection on how his free agency unfolded.

“I didn't have to

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