The 2026 MLB Draft is here, and it is an exciting day for Minnesota Twins fans. The team has the opportunity to add another premium talent to its farm team.The Twins jumped up to the No. 3 overall pick in the Draft Lottery, so they have the highest first-round selection they have had in years. With the No. 9-ranked farm system by MLB Pipeline, the Twins have a great chance here to really improve.They are also loaded with more than $9.7 million in bonus pool funds, which should give the team some flexibility through the first 10 rounds.The Twins have done an excellent job of developing homegrown talent to choose from when needs arise. Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Marek Houston are a few examples of players strengthening this team.With a top choice in the draft, Minnesota could add a cornerstone piece and also continue to build a pipeline capable of supporting this team’s long-term future.Follow along below as we track every Twins selection in the 2026 MLB Draft.The draft starts at 1 p.m. ET and can be found on NBC and Peacock.Minnesota Twins Draft Pick TrackerAll draft pick analysis is being provided by Minnesota Twins On SI contributor Wesley Dixon.Round 1, Pick No. 3: Vahn Lackey, C, Georgia TechGeorgia Tech junior Vahn Lackey | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectVahn Lackey is known for his versatility. He has patience on offense, and when you pair that with his raw power, he should be able to make the jump to the next level without a big struggle. He is strong on defense and was known for his play behind the plate well before he experienced an offensive outburst. His arm strength and receiving ability should allow him to be a major league catcher, but should a move be necessary, Lackey has played third base as well.Round 2, Pick No. 43: Carson Tinney, C, TexasTexas Longhorns catcher Carson Tinney | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectAfter taking Vahn Lackey at No.3, the Minnesota Twins doubled down on catching upside by selecting Texas catcher Carson Tinney with the No.43 pick in the 2026 MLB draft. Unlike Lackey, Tinney's appeal is much more direct. He is a power bat first and foremost. His 70-grade power can have a huge impact on games if it translates against professional pitching. However, there are holes in his approach. Tinney swings and misses often, which puts pressure on his ability to draw walks and do serious damage when he makes good contact. If he can control the strike zone and avoid chasing too often, strikeouts won't be an issue. If not, the power could come with too much swing-and-miss to fully play. There is also a defensive question. Tinney does not have much experience at positions besides catcher, which makes his ability behind the plate important. If he sticks at catcher, his offensive upside will be far more valuable. If he has to move, the Twins need to figure out where he slots defensively.That makes Tinney a high-upside selection with a range of outcomes. The power gives Minnesota a defining skill to build on, but the pick will come down to whether his approach and defense develop enough around it. If both pieces come together, Tinney could become one of the premier players in the Twins' system Competitive Balance Round B, Pick No. 74: Brett Renfrow, P, Virginia TechThe Minnesota Twins used the No.74 pick in the 2026 MLB draft on Virginia Tech right-hander Brett Renfrow, adding a more experienced college arm to a class that has featured a lot of upside. Renfrow is not the same power pitcher as Cole Carson, but that does not mean he lacks value. He spent three years working as a starter at Virginia Tech and gives Minnesota a pitcher with a foundation of experience. As a junior, Renfrow posted a 4.64 ERA with five wins, 88 strikeouts, and 73 innings pitched while starting all 15 of his appearances. He was able to remain consistent thanks to the depth of his pitch mix. He already has five pitches to work with, which gives the Twins multiple developmental paths. The fastball and slider look like his best starting points, but the cutter, curveball, and changeup give him more options to keep hitters off balance and could improve as time goes on.Renfrow is not the flashiest arm in the draft, but he gives Minnesota a steady, reliable pitcher with starter experience and enough ability to project well as a future rotational piece. If the Twins can help him sharpen his secondary pitches and make them more consistent, then this could become a useful pick for a team that could use more pitching depth in their farm system. Round 3, Pick No. 79: Ethan Wachsmann, P, Grandview HSThe Minnesota Twins used the No.79 pick in the 2026 MLB draft on Grandview High School right-hander Ethan Wachsmann, adding another projectable arm to a class that has leaned heavily into pitching and catching. Wachsmann brings an elite frame and pitch mix for his age. At 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds, he already looks like an MLB starter. He also throws like one as well, his fastball has touched 100 mph, and could be his calling card as he gets older and his body matures. His production is elite as well. According to MaxPreps, Wachsmann posted a 2.10 ERA with six wins, 66 strikeouts, and a .159 batting average against as a senior. There is a big gap between high school and minor league hitting, but his dominance at the lower level is a good sign and suggests that a step up in competition will only help him grow.His appeal isn't just in velocity and statistics, however. Wachsmann has a very fluid delivery that makes his fastball look easy out of the hand, and he already has a solid pitch mix with a slider, changeup, and curveball. His secondaries will need to keep developing, but his foundation is strong because his body, mechanics, and fastball all point towards room for growth. Overall, this could end up being a real steal for Minnesota. Wachsmann is still a prep player, so it will be years before he is ready for major league action, but the Twins are betting on his size, athleticism, fluid mechanics, and top-flight velocity. If the secondaries improve, then he has the kind of skill set that could lead to a quick rise through the minors.Round 4, Pick No. 107: Tommy LaPour, P, TCUThe Minnesota Twins used the No.107 pick in the 2026 MLB draft on TCU right-hander Tommy LaPour, adding another power arm to a class defined by pitching and catching. LaPour's best stretch at TCU came in 2025, when he went 8-3 with a 3.09 ERA, 88 strikeouts, and 90 innings across 16 starts. His 2026 season was interrupted by injury, as TCU noted that he missed 72 days before returning later in the year, but his body of work outside of injuries is still elite. LaPour has the size, experience, and stuff teams look for in a starter. At 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, LaPour brings a strong frame and a fastball that can touch 100 mph. He also has solid secondary pitches with a slider, cutter, and changeup that could grow alongside an already electric fastball. Lapour is not as mechanically fluid as Ethan Wachsmann, whom Minnesota selected earlier. His delivery is more explosive and effortful, but the ball still comes out well, and the pitch mix gives the Twins something to improve upon. If Lapour can improve his arsenal, then he has a chance to stick as a starter long term. The pick continues a clear theme for Minnesota. The Twins spent the first day of the draft targeting catchers and pitching prospects. LaPour fits that plan as a college right-hander with starter experience, a high-level fastball, and good enough secondary pitches to be excited for his future development How to Watch the MLB DraftJuly 11-12 will be full of Major League Baseball coverage. You can tune in starting at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday and at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.’2026 MLB DRAFT Day 1: Saturday, July 11 (Rounds 1-4)• 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET - Preview show + Picks 1-10 (NBC/Peacock)• 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET - Picks 11-40 (MLB Network, Peacock, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)• 4:30-7:45 p.m. ET - Picks 41-135 (Peacock, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)Day 2: Sunday, July 12 (Rounds 5-20)• 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ET (MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow