Devin Williams gets candid on his Mets injury recovery and new-look bullpens success in his absence

Devin Williams plans to begin throwing within days, the first significant step in determining if the Mets closer will perform again for the team this season. For Williams, receiving that opportunity remains important just to determine if he’s healthy heading into the offseason.Diagnosed with a right shoulder strain three weeks ago, he’s been limited to strengthening exercises.  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.

“The standings are what they are, but I would like to contribute and go into the offseason on a good note and healthy, and it’s pretty important to me,” Williams told The Post before the Mets opened a three-game series against the Astros at Citi Field. Williams has watched Kodai Senga slide into his role and find mostly success.Senga entered the day 4-for-4 in save opportunities but was the losing pitcher against the White Sox on Sunday, when he allowed a walk-off homer to Tristan Peters in the ninth inning. It was Senga’s first real hiccup since assuming the role. “He has done great — four of four on save opportunities and you can’t really do better than that, it’s fun to watch,” Williams said.

“His stuff has looked really good out of the bullpen since they moved him out there, it’s been impressive stuff.” But Williams said he hasn’t felt the need to share any wisdom with Senga about the job. “I think he knows [the job] already,” Williams said.“He was a reliever on his team in Japan at one point, so he knows what the role calls for.” Senga isn’t alone in success in the team’s rebuilt bullpen following the trade deadline.

Nate Lavender and Daniel Duarte have dominated and Jefry Yan, Jonathan Pintaro and Dedniel Núñez are among the relievers who have stepped up to help keep the Mets afloat. Williams, who arrived on a three-year contract worth $51 million, is the last remaining veteran member of the unit...