{
  "id": 7429948,
  "title": "Devin Williams hopes to be nearing return for Mets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/devin-williams-hopes-to-be-nearing-return-for-mets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T00:28:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/14/devin-williams-hopes-to-be-nearing-return-for-mets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Devin Williams set to return for Mets this weekend",
    "3-2 record with 4.66 ERA in 19 appearances",
    "Avoids minor league rehab assignment preferred"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Williams' potential return this weekend would bolster a bullpen that has seen Kodai Senga thrive in save opportunities, possibly altering roles or responsibilities for one or both relievers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}