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Twins sign all 21 draft picks, top pick Lackey gets nearly $9.5M
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Josh Skluzacek , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
The Minnesota Twins have officially signed all 21 of their 2026 draft picks, KSTP Sports confirmed. The club’s top pick, catcher Vahn Lackey, received a signing bonus just shy of $9.5 million, a source told KSTP Sports. The slot value for the No. 3 overall pick was $9.74 million. Of Minnesota’s 2...
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Key takeaway The club’s top pick, catcher Vahn Lackey, received a signing bonus just shy of $9.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Minnesota Twins' successful signing of all 21 draft picks, including top pick Vahn Lackey, sets the stage for an exciting future in Minneapolis. With 13 pitchers and a strong showing of catchers and infielders, the team's farm system is poised for growth. The investment in Lackey, with a signing bonus nearing $9.5 million, demonstrates the Twins' commitment to developing young talent. As the team looks to compete in the highly competitive American League, a strong pipeline of prospects will be crucial. Fans in the Twin Cities can look forward to tracking the progress of these new signings, potentially seeing them make their way to Target Field in the coming years. The Twins' ability to sign their entire draft class is a testament to the organization's scouting and development efforts, and Minneapolis baseball enthusiasts have reason to be optimistic about the team's long-term prospects.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? The Minnesota Twins have officially signed all 21 of their 2026 draft picks, KSTP Sports confirmed. The club’s top pick, catcher Vahn Lackey, received a signing bonus just shy of $9.5 million, a source told KSTP Sports. The slot value for the No. 3 overall pick was $9.74 million. Of Minnesota’s 2...
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