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Twins Lock In Top Draft Pick Lackey | Minnesota Twins News
The Minnesota Twins are poised to lock down their top draft pick, Vahn Lackey, the third overall selection, who’s agreed to a contract pending a physical. A 21-year-old catcher from Georgia Tech, Lackey had an explosive season at the plate and is seen as a potential franchise cornerstone. This marks the Twins’ highest draft pick since Royce Lewis in 2017 and their first high draft catcher since Hall of Famer Joe Mauer. With a slot value near $10 million and a healthy bonus pool, the Twins are betting big on Lackey’s ability to stick behind the plate at the major league level. Fans are…
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