5 best Mets trade targets who should be on every fan’s wish list

4) Devin Williams

Devin Williams has been one of MLB's best and most consistent relievers since the 2020 season. The 29-year-old pitcher is coming off a shortened season due to a back injury that prevented him from debuting in the 2024 season until July 28.

Since that day, Williams pitched 21.2 innings with 38 strikeouts, a 1.25 ERA, and a 0.97 WHIP. During this period, his strikeout rate reached one of the highest levels of his career but he had command issues, allowing a walk rate of 12.5%.

Within his repertoire, his fastball continues to be a high-speed and reliable pitch averaging 97.4 mph and his change-up achieved a swing and miss of 48.8%, becoming the sixth-best change-up in the entire MLB in whiff%. Williams continues to be an elite baseball reliever who will be available since the team declined the option on the player for the 2025 season, leaving next year at the base value of his last year of arbitration, so 2025 would be his last season with the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Brewers' move would imply that Williams would be a sure candidate to be traded possibly this offseason as was the case with Corbin Burnes in 202. Williams finished last season on a low note after allowing Pete Alonso's home run that ended with the Brewers' postseason run. Although trades for relievers tend to be difficult, it is not every day that an elite reliever like Williams becomes available. The cost for acquiring Williams should be around a package of top and medium prospects.