Top Landing Spots For 2x All-Star Reliever Devin Williams In Free Agency

These two teams make a lot of sense for the All-Star closer.

Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Devin Williams (38) reacts after giving up a two run RBI during the seventh inning during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

After a disastrous 2025 season with the New York Yankees, two-time All-Star closer and former National League Reliever of the Year Devin Williams is now a free agent. He went 4-6 with a 4.79 ERA in 67 appearances with the Bronx Bombers.

Because of his struggles, he likely won’t receive a massive contract. Rather a team should be more willing to take a chance on him by signing him to a one-year, “prove it” deal.

The Yankees likely won’t bring him back, but there are a few teams that could use bullpen help this offseason. Here are two potential options

Los Angeles Dodgers

Sep 25, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott (66) on the mound to pitch in the seventh at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | Allan Henry-Imagn Images

There is already a bit of steam to this one. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that the two-time defending World Series champions are looking into Williams as a potential high-leverage relief target.

The Dodgers bullpen signings from last offseason didn’t work out too well. Both Kirby Yates and Tanner Scott struggled.

It didn’t stop them from being a dominant force and winning another title, but instead of giving out long-term deals like the one they gave Scott, they might be more willing to do a short-term commitment.

The Dodgers have never been shy about making big upgrades to their roster, but they could potentially catch lightning in a bottle with Williams looking to bounce back in 2026.

St. Louis Cardinals

Sep 20, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Riley O'Brien (55) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The Cardinals are another team that is looking into adding bullpen help, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as Chaim Bloom takes the reins and prepares to lead the team into a new era.

Williams is a native of St. Louis too, so a fit might make sense, and since he struggled in 2025, that should mean that the Cardinals could get him on a one-year deal rather than having to break the bank to upgrade their bullpen.

They traded Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz and Phil Maton at the trade deadline. While they have a solid young core of relievers, they’ll want to be careful to not allow the youth to be overexposed in 2026, so a veteran presence like Williams could really benefit St. Louis in the long run.

The Cardinals should be a busy team this winter, but while they are rebuilding, don’t be surprised to see them make a few moves to incrementally upgrade their roster for the 2026 season.

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