Wes Mendes Drafted by Astros | Houston Astros News

Wes Mendes is officially headed to the Houston Astros after being selected 57th in the 2026 MLB Draft — FSU’s first pick of the night. The standout pitcher turned heads this season with an ACC Pitcher of the Year award, multiple All-American honors, and academic accolades including ACC Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He dazzled with a 2.81 ERA over 93 innings, striking out 125 batters while walking just 25, going 9-1 in 16 starts. His performance marks a massive leap from last year’s 5.42 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 78 innings — proving he’s ready to dominate at the next level. 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/22f840801427c9a7