Mets select Arkansas RHP Carson Wiggins with 27th pick

The New York Mets selected Carson Wiggins, a right-handed pitcher from Arkansas, with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on July 11. Wiggins, who had a brief college career due to an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery in 2025, pitched 14 games as a true freshman, achieving three saves and a 3.21 ERA. This pick reflects the Mets' strategy of aiming for a high-upside pitcher despite Wiggins’ lack of extensive college innings. The Mets will wait until the 92nd pick for their next selection, as they lost their second-round pick to the signing of Bo Bichette.

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• 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Mets select Arkansas RHP Carson Wiggins at 27th overall