The New York Mets secured the 27th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, following a 10-spot penalty due to exceeding the second competitive balance tax threshold. Despite this setback, the team has found success with later picks, such as Mitch Voit (38th, 2024) and Carson Benge (19th, 2023). The draft, set for July 11-12 in Philadelphia, offers another chance for the Mets to bolster their minor league system and focus on long-term growth. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
