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The New York Mets and reliever Devin Williams have agreed to terms on a three-year, $51 million contract. League sources told Jeff Passan on Monday night that the club would give the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz if the All-Star signs elsewhere.

The contract has no opt-outs or options, but includes a $6 million signing bonus over three seasons.

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Williams' role depends on whether the Mets re-sign Diaz, who retired last month and is considered the top free agent this offseason.Sources told Pasan that the addition of Williams does not eliminate the possibility of a reunion with Diaz, and the Mets remain interested in bringing him back.

Williams, 31, is a free agent after his lone season with the New York Yankees.Acquired last December from the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Nestor Cortez and National League Rookie of the Year Caleb Durbin.is that the inflated ERA is misleading.

He had 18 saves in 22 seasons for the Yankees, but despite being close, Williams separated the Yankees' veterans during the Yankees' season.

Before joining the Yankees, Williams was the primary backstop for six seasons with Milwaukee, first in relief for star Josh Hader and later as Hader's backup in the role.

After winning NL Rookie of the Year honors in 2020 - when he posted a 0.33 era in 22 appearances - Williams was dealt to the Yankees, Williams was dealt to the Yankees, Williams was dealt to the Yanzons, Williams was dealt to the Yanzons, Williams added two stitches-virus.

Williams has an unconventional style as a closer.Despite his below-average major league fastball velocity, he thrived with one of the best changeups in the game, one so unique it earned him the nickname - "The Airbender".

Now, Williams will be reunited with President of Baseball Operations David Starnes, who was in that role for the Brewers during Williams' four seasons in Milwaukee.

Williams' deal with the Mets was first reported by The Athletic.

MLB writer Bradford Doolittle contributed to this report.