Overview
- Carson Wiggins, who was selected by the Mets on Saturday, July 11, 2026, is a 21‑year‑old right‑hander known for a fastball that has touched 102 mph and a plus slider but has only 14 college innings on record.
- Wiggins missed the 2026 college season after elbow surgery in May 2025, and reporting differs on whether he had Tommy John surgery or an internal‑brace procedure, creating real medical and projection uncertainty.
- The No. 27 pick carries a projected slot value of about $3.47 million and evaluators expect the Mets could seek an underslot deal because his recent surgery raises signing and development risk.
- The Mets used their only top‑90 selection on Wiggins, signaling a development‑first gamble that will hinge on his command, addition of a reliable third pitch, and rehab progress before he can be a starter.
- Wiggins adds local pedigree to the system as the younger brother of Cubs prospect Jaxon Wiggins, and Arkansas had hoped he would return for a redshirt season to boost his draft stock and readiness.