Mets Final Mock Predictions At No. 27 Before Tonight's Draft

Today marks one of the most impactful days in baseball over the calendar year – the MLB Draft. The New York Mets will be selecting their first player at No. 27 overall, ten picks later than they would if they had not exceeded the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax.

Though the 2026 campaign certainly hasn’t gone as planned for New York, there are still areas of the squad that breathe hope into the desperate fanbase. Two Mets rookies are likely to receive Rookie of the Year votes in the National League at the season’s end, with right-handed pitcher Nolan McLean and outfielder A.J. Ewing having impressive campaigns in their first major league season.

New York will be hoping to add to that bright future during tonight’s draft, and even though they won’t be making one of the top selections, there will still be plenty of promising talent for the Mets to choose from at No. 27.

MLB Pipeline has put out its final mock draft ahead of tonight’s frenzy, with writers Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis both giving their predictions for each selection. For the Mets’ first pick, Mayo has New York selecting third baseman Bo Lawrence while Callis predicts right-handed pitcher Logan Reddemann to land in Queens.

Lawrence is the No. 21 prospect in this year’s draft according to MLB Pipeline, while Reddemann is the No. 31 prospect.

At 18 years old, Lawrence is committed to the University of Virginia after exploding onto the scene at Christ Church Episcopal High School in Greenville, South Carolina. Standing at six feet five inches and weighing 200 pounds, Lawrence has tremendous potential at the plate. He hit .425 with 12 home runs in his senior year, showing scouts how threatening he is at the plate.

Reddemann, on the other hand, comes in with three years of collegiate experience, including last season with the UCLA Bruins. In his 10 starts, Reddemann posted a 2.87 ERA and struck out 84 batters in 59 ⅔ innings. Already 21 years old, Reddemann projects to be a prospect who could end up in the majors in just a few years.

The Mets’ farm system has taken a hit over the past year due to some big moves, so hitting with their first selection in this year’s draft is especially important for the club’s future. Whoever they decide to go with, Mets fans will be hoping they, too, will be involved in the Rookie of the Year race in due time.