Twins at 3rd Pick: Draft Strategy Unveiled | Minnesota Twins News

Minnesota Twins News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 2m

The Minnesota Twins are four games back in the division—close enough that a few wins could catapult them back into contention. But while the players focus on the field, the front office is already laser-focused on the upcoming draft, holding the third overall pick for the first time since 2017. With Royce Lewis’ legacy in mind, they’re eyeing top prospects like Vahn Lackey, a Georgia Tech catcher with elite bat and defensive potential—but they’re ready to pivot if he’s gone. Alternates like Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, Jackson Flora, Jacob Lombard, or Drew Burress are all in play. The Twins…