Among the most important aspects of the Mets agreeing to terms with former Brewers closer Devin Williams on a three-year contract Monday is the fact that, according to multiple sources, the team is still interested in re-signing Edwin Díaz as well.

Mets and Edwin Diaz trade momentum slows as a new potential target emerges, shifting focus and pushing talks a step back.

While the Mets signed Devin Williams as a potential replacement for Díaz as the closer in Queens, it’s clear they’d prefer Williams to serve as a setup man, ideally for Díaz, after Williams flamed