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Mets Draft Arkansas RHP Wiggins; Yankees Select LHP Dietz

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Mets Draft Arkansas RHP Wiggins; Yankees Select LHP Dietz
Photo: Bleacher Report

In the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, the New York Mets selected Arkansas right-handed pitcher Carson Wiggins with the 27th overall selection. The New York Yankees' first choice was Arkansas left-handed pitcher Hunter Dietz, taken 35th overall.

The New York Mets have identified their top prospect from the 2026 MLB Draft, securing Arkansas right-hander Carson Wiggins at the 27th overall position. This selection marks the team's initial significant move in shaping their future talent pool through this year's draft class.

Meanwhile, across town, the New York Yankees also made their premier draft selection. They opted for Arkansas left-hander Hunter Dietz, who was chosen with the 35th overall pick. This move signals the Yankees' strategic approach to bolstering their pitching staff through collegiate talent.

💬 SideLine Take

While both New York teams plucked from the same collegiate pipeline in Arkansas, the Mets' higher selection suggests they may have landed a more coveted arm, though Dietz could prove a steal for the Bronx Bombers.

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Source: Bleacher Report
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