What happened: The Minnesota Twins selected Vahn Lackey with the third overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The pick came as the draft's top selections were announced Saturday.

Why it matters: The addition comes as the Twins sit 46-49 and have been active ahead of the trade deadline, recently acquiring RHP Tommy Nance from Toronto and reliever Woo-Suk Go from Detroit. Minnesota has also set a high asking price for Joe Ryan, signaling a front office balancing win-now moves with long-term roster building.

What to watch: Minnesota's front office turns to the remainder of the draft board and the approaching trade deadline, where Joe Ryan's availability remains a central question.