Yankees' Devin Williams avoids arbitration with $8.6 million deal
Yankees agree to a team-friendly contract with All-Star closer Devin Williams for the 2025 MLB season, nearly a month after trading for him
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- Devin Williams’ contract situations in recent years have involved high-profile free-agent moves and large multi-year deals, including a notable three-year agreement with the New York Mets reported in December 2025.[2][3]
- Earlier in his career, Williams was involved in arbitration-avoidance agreements with teams like Milwaukee, including a two-year structure with a club option for 2025, designed to sidestep arbitration hearings.[1]
- Some outlets reported substantial guarantees around the time of those signings, with variations in total value and signing structure (guaranteed money, deferrals, and options vs. no-option deals) depending on the team and year.[4][5][6]
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