New York Mets
· 2026-07-14
The New York Mets secured top picks in the 2026 MLB draft, bringing in fresh talent to bolster their roster. The team selected Carson Wiggins, a right-handed pitcher from Arkansas, in the first round (27th pick), and Aiden Robbins, an outfielder from Texas, in the third round (92nd pick).
The 2026 MLB draft welcomed over 500 new players, including several New York natives who will be joining the Mets and Yankees. Aiden Ruiz, a 19-year-old shortstop from Stony Brook School, was drafted in the second round (44th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ruiz is one of the youngest top prospects and one of the nation's leading high school shortstops.
The Mets' draft picks will bring new energy and talent to the team, potentially impacting their standing in the National League. As of July 14, the Mets are 14th in the National League with a 40-57 record, on a three-game losing streak. Their last result was a 2-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on July 12.
The Mets will look to integrate their new draft picks into their roster, potentially impacting their lineup and bullpen. Shane Sdao, a left-handed pitcher from Texas A&M, was selected by the Mets in the fourth round (120th pick). Sdao has a 40 overall draft grade and pitched a 3.12 ERA in the 2026 season (14 starts) at Stony Brook.
The Mets' draft picks will bring new faces to the roster, including Conner Griffin, a 6'6" right-handed pitcher from SUNY Binghamton, who was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round (302nd pick). Griffin has a 95-96 mph fastball and went 3-4 with a 5.22 ERA in his junior season (2026).
The Mets' draft picks will have a significant impact on the team's future, potentially impacting their standing in the National League. The team will look to integrate their new players into the roster, potentially impacting their lineup and bullpen.
The Mets will look to build on their draft picks, potentially impacting their standing in the National League. As of July 14, the Mets are 14th in the National League with a 40-57 record, on a three-game losing streak. Their last result was a 2-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on July 12. The team will look to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.
The Mets' draft picks will bring new talent to the team, including Aiden Robbins, an outfielder from Texas, and Shane Sdao, a left-handed pitcher from Texas A&M. The team will look to integrate their new players into the roster, potentially impacting their lineup and bullpen. Conner Griffin, a 6'6" right-handed pitcher from SUNY Binghamton, was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round (302nd pick). Griffin has a 95-96 mph fastball and went 3-4 with a 5.22 ERA in his junior season (2026).