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Last updated July 16, 2026
2026 MLB Draft Recap: New York Mets
The Headline Pick
Carson Wiggins — P, Arkansas
Selected at No. 27 overall in Round 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. The New York Mets made 19 total selections in this draft class.
19 selections, opening with Carson Wiggins (P, Arkansas) at No. 27 overall. 13 of the 19 picks were pitchers.
Players to Watch
The New York Mets' highest-impact 2026 draft picks — the rookies most likely to make immediate contributions and the ones to follow heading into training camp:
Carson Wiggins
Round 1, Pick 27Aiden Robbins
Round 3, Pick 92Full New York Mets Draft Class
| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | Carson Wiggins | P | Arkansas |
| 3 | 92 | Aiden Robbins | OF | Texas |
| 4 | 120 | Shane Sdao | P | Texas A&M |
| 5 | 152 | Luke McNeillie | P | Florida |
| 6 | 181 | Alex Petrovic | P | Auburn |
| 7 | 210 | Aidan Keenan | P | Stanford |
| 8 | 240 | Landon Koenig | P | Mississippi |
| 9 | 270 | Ryan Tayman | C | Cal Poly |
| 10 | 300 | Nate Isler | P | Dartmouth |
| 11 | 330 | Kuhio Aloy | OF | Arkansas |
| 12 | 360 | AJ Krodel | P | UC Santa Barbara |
| 13 | 390 | Jacob Madrid | C | Notre Dame HS |
| 14 | 420 | Zach Crotchfelt | P | Troy |
| 15 | 450 | Dustin Hagens Jr. | P | Missouri-St. Louis |
| 16 | 480 | Gavin Guidry | P | LSU |
| 17 | 510 | Cooper Dossett | P | Arkansas |
| 18 | 540 | Marcus Ward | P | King's Ridge Christian School |
| 19 | 570 | John Smith III | OF | Central Florida |
| 20 | 600 | Kooper Schulte | SS | U Iowa |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many picks did the New York Mets have in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The New York Mets made 19 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Who did the New York Mets draft in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft?
The New York Mets selected Carson Wiggins, P out of Arkansas, with the No. 27 overall pick.
Who are the New York Mets top rookies to watch in 2026?
The top New York Mets rookies to watch heading into the 2026 season are Carson Wiggins, Aiden Robbins. See the "Players to Watch" section above for full scouting analysis on each.
Where can I buy New York Mets rookie jerseys for the 2026 season?
New York Mets rookie jerseys for the 2026 draft class are available on Fanatics — the official online retailer of MLB merchandise. Individual player jerseys typically go on sale within days of the draft. See the Players to Watch section above for direct links to each player's jersey listing.