Mets Risk Big on Wiggins' Recovery | New York Mets News

The Mets take a bold gamble on high-upside pitcher Carson Wiggins, the 27th overall pick, despite his Tommy John surgery and lower pre-injury ranking. From Arkansas, Wiggins boasts elite velocity—97 mph in his recent bullpen—and elite arm talent that scouts have followed since high school. With 16 Arkansans and 7 pitchers already selected in the first round, the Mets are betting big on his recovery and potential to anchor their future rotation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/859e1d6b2bd02c83