Mets Sign Top Draft Pick Carson Wiggins to Full Slot Bonus

The New York Mets officially signed their top draft selection, Carson Wiggins, on Wednesday in Queens. The 27th overall pick, a 6-foot-5 flamethrower from Arkansas, agreed to a signing bonus of $3,466,500, which represents the full slot value for his position. The organization has high expectations for the young pitcher, touting him as a potential front-line starter for the franchise's future rotation.