Overview
- Carson Wiggins, 21, officially signed with the New York Mets for the full 27th‑overall slot value of $3,466,500 on Wednesday.
- Wiggins underwent UCL reconstruction with an internal brace after tearing his elbow and did not throw in competitive games during the 2026 season.
- Scouts prize his fastball that touched 102 mph and averaged near the high 90s, plus a sharp upper‑80s slider and developing changeup that project frontline starter potential.
- The Mets have begun his pro development at club facilities in Port St. Lucie and New York but have not yet announced a minor‑league assignment while they manage his workload.
- The pick follows a broader MLB trend of teams investing high draft capital in surgically repaired power arms and adds a premium upside arm to a Mets system that has lacked top‑end pitching prospects.