Mets Draft Landon Koenig in Eighth Round
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The New York Mets have added right-handed pitcher Landon Koenig to their farm system, selecting him in the eighth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Koenig comes to the organization from the University of Mississippi.
Koenig, a RHP, was the Mets' choice at number 230 overall in the draft. He brings a collegiate background from Ole Miss to the professional ranks.
The selection marks another step in the Mets' ongoing efforts to build their future talent pool through the amateur draft.
💬 SideLine Take
Picking a college arm in the eighth round is a standard draft move, but Koenig will need to impress quickly to justify the investment.
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