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The Mets’ biggest free agent acquisition thus far was made last night with the signing of Devin Williams, first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. The deal is for three years, $50 million, with a six million dollar signing bonus, and $15 million being deferred in increments of five million, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. 

Williams appears to be the first of many moves the Mets will make in pitching department. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that the Mets will remain in the hunt for longtime closer Edwin Díaz. 

The Mets get much needed support in the back end of their bullpen with the acquisition of Williams. Although he struggled initially in New York with the Yankees, Williams finished the year strong. For his career, Williams has 86 saves and a 2.45 ERA. 

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Latest Mets News

Mike Mazzeo of Sports Business Journal reported that Steve Cohen and Hard Rock were awarded a downstate NY casino license: an $8 billion Metropolitan Park project adjacent to Citi Field, projected for a June 2030 opening.

Andy Martino of SNY joined BNNY to discuss whether Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger would be a better fit for the Mets.

Latest MLB News

The Baltimore Orioles officially announced the signing of former Met Ryan Helsley. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic added that there is a bonus in Helsley’s contract that will award him $500k if traded. 

Rays Communications announced that they have hired Brandon Hyde as a Senior Advisor, Baseball Operations.

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Dave Melendi discussed the reports that the Mets are in on several top free agents.

The Metropolitan Park project got recommended for a gaming license yesterday. Dave Melendi with the details.

Robert Colonna profiled the free agency of Walker Buehler. 

On This Date in Mets History

1968: The Mets select Wayne Garrett from the Braves in the Rule 5 draft. Garrett’s eight-year career with the Mets was highlighted by a 1969 World Series championship in which he hit .385 with a home run against his former team in the NLCS.

1986: Keith Hernandez wins his ninth consecutive Gold Glove award. Hernandez passes George Scott for most Gold Gloves by a first baseman in MLB history.

1986 continued: The Mets renegotiate the contract of manager Davey Johnson after he threatens to quit if he doesn’t get more money.

Born on This Date: Jay Kleven (1949) and Gary Sánchez (1992).