Twins agree to contract terms with No. 3 pick Vahn Lackey

Georgia Tech product falls to Twins after White Sox pass

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

What happened: The Minnesota Twins agreed to contract terms with the same Vahn Lackey they selected No. 3 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft, according to The New York Times. Lackey, a Georgia Tech product, fell to Minnesota after the White Sox passed on him earlier in the draft.

Why it matters: The deal locks up the centerpiece of Minnesota's 2026 draft class as the front office bypassed a catcher at the top of the board. The Twins enter the news on a three-game winning streak, part of a stretch that has them at 46-43 on the season.

By the numbers: Minnesota is 46-43 this season, scoring 4.9 runs per game and allowing 4.9, with a 3-2 record over its last five games.

What to watch: Lackey is expected to begin his professional career in Minnesota's farm system as the Twins continue managing their roster ahead of the trade deadline.

Sources

The New York Times 2026-07-18T23:29:45.096168+00:00

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