Devin Williams hopes to be nearing return for Mets
New York Mets reliever Devin Williams, sidelined since August 8 due to a strained right shoulder, is set to face hitters on Thursday and is optimistic about returning to the bullpen this weekend. Williams, who signed a lucrative three-year deal worth $51 million in December, has a 3-2 record with a 4.66 ERA and 16 saves in 19 appearances this season.
He was 2.73 ERA in 31 appearances from April 26 through July 30 before his injury. Williams hopes to avoid a minor league rehab assignment and would prefer to return to the bullpen this weekend. Despite his struggles as a starter earlier this season, fellow reliever Kodai Senga has been impressive, converting all seven save opportunities with a 2.03 ERA.
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