The New York Mets select right-handed pitcher Carson Wiggins from the University of Arkansas with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Multiple reports describe Wiggins as a high-upside prospect whose pitching has “explosive” or “electric” traits, making him an attractive option for the Mets with their first selection of the draft. The Mets’ choice places Wiggins as their opening first-round pick for the class, and the coverage consistently identifies him by name, position, college, and draft slot. Across the outlets, the central details remain the same: Wiggins is a starting-caliber pitcher, he bats or throws as a right-hander, and he is drafted at No. 27 overall. One profile adds that his “stuff” is viewed as particularly enticing, reinforcing the overall characterization of his talent and potential impact at the next level. The reports do not provide additional trades, alternative candidates, or follow-on selections tied to the pick.