CLEVELAND -- Vahn Lackey, the No. 3 overall pick in the recent MLB Draft, has agreed to terms with the Twins on a contract, two sources told MLB.com. The deal is pending a physical.
The club has not confirmed the agreement, and no announcement is expected before the end of the week, though it’s possible a contract will be signed as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. The club expects to agree with all of its selections, a source said Monday.
Terms of Lackey’s deal were not yet available. The slot value for the No. 3 pick is a bonus of $9,740,100, and the Twins’ total bonus pool is $16,929,600.
Lackey, who turned 21 earlier this month, was a two-year starter at catcher for Georgia Tech, emerging as a top Draft prospect with a huge 2026 season at the plate for the Yellow Jackets. He slashed .397/.519/.772 with 20 home runs and 15 stolen bases, and the Twins expect he can stick at catcher in the Minor and Major Leagues.
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He’s the Twins’ highest Draft pick since they took Royce Lewis first overall in 2017. The last time Minnesota took a catcher with its first Draft pick was 2001, when it selected Hall of Famer Joe Mauer.