Twins Draft Power Arm & Catcher | Minnesota Twins News

The Twins stunned the baseball world with a blockbuster third-overall pick: catcher Vahn Lackey, the first catcher selected in the first round since Joe Mauer. With a junior year that included a .397 batting average and 20 homers, Lackey brings elite arm strength and agility to the backstop. But the Twins didn’t stop there — they loaded up on pitching, drafting three high-velocity arms in Brett Renfrow, Ethan Wachsmann, and Tommy LaPour, all capable of 95+ mph. To add immediate bullpen depth, they also claimed Jack Anderson off waivers and acquired Tommy Nance in a trade. This is a clear blueprint: build a future with elite arms, a new catching anchor, and immediate impact pieces — all while keeping an eye on how these prospects develop. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0faae28ea1efb721