Mets Complete 2026 Draft With RHP Carson Wiggins Headlining Class

A reduced $6.73 million bonus pool after luxury‑tax penalties and lost compensation picks will shape contract talks and signing decisions for the new draftees.

Overview

The Mets used the No. 27 pick on right‑hander Carson Wiggins, an Arkansas reliever who had Tommy John surgery in May 2025 and carries a longer development timetable because of the procedure.
New York also added Aiden Robbins (third round), Shane Sdao (fourth round) and Luke McNeillie (fifth round) among a full set of selections through round 20 that were publicly profiled.
The club’s reported draft pool stands at $6,730,900 after a 10‑spot pushback for exceeding the luxury tax and the loss of higher compensation picks tied to signing Bo Bichette, which reduces available signing money.
As of the latest reports none of the Mets’ draftees have signed and the team has used $0 of its bonus pool while it completes medical checks and negotiates slot and over‑slot offers.
Because several top picks have recent major injuries, New York must weigh medical risk, projected recovery timelines and signability when allocating limited bonus funds and planning each player’s development path.