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2 Ex-Yankees Shine for Mets to Start Season
Devin Williams and Luke Weaver have been dominant in the Mets' bullpen after leaving the Yankees.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:34am
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A year after Juan Soto made the move from the Yankees to the Mets, two more former Yankees - Devin Williams and Luke Weaver - have joined the Mets this offseason and have been outstanding to start the 2026 season. Both pitchers have 0.00 ERAs through their first 4 games and 4 innings pitched, helping to solidify the back end of the Mets' bullpen.
Why it matters
The Mets needed to bolster their bullpen after losing long-time closer Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers in free agency. Williams and Weaver's early success is a big boost for the Mets, while also stinging a bit for the Yankees, who have already had bullpen issues of their own to start the season.
The details
Williams has pitched in 4 games so far this season, recording 2 saves with 0.00 ERA in 4 innings. Weaver has also pitched 4 innings with a 0.00 ERA. Together, the two former Yankees have combined for 8 innings pitched, 0 runs, 7 strikeouts, and 2 saves/holds.
- Williams and Weaver joined the Mets this offseason after playing for the Yankees in 2025.
- Through the first 4 games of the 2026 MLB season, Williams and Weaver have combined for 8 innings pitched with a 0.00 ERA.
The players
Devin Williams
A relief pitcher who joined the Mets this offseason after playing for the Yankees in 2025.
Luke Weaver
A relief pitcher who joined the Mets this offseason after playing for the Yankees in 2025.
Juan Soto
An outfielder who joined the Mets from the Yankees prior to the 2025 season.
Edwin Diaz
The Mets' long-time closer who signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency this offseason.
What they’re saying
“Back end of the bullpen has been nails for the Mets to start the season🔥”
— Mets Scope, Twitter account
What’s next
It remains to be seen if Williams and Weaver can maintain their dominant early-season performances, but their strong starts have provided a big boost to the Mets' bullpen.
The takeaway
The Mets were able to capitalize on the Yankees' offseason losses, signing two former Bronx Bombers in Williams and Weaver who have quickly become key pieces of the Mets' bullpen. Their early success is a reminder that sometimes a change of scenery can unlock a player's full potential.
