Twins aiming for top draft pick as season struggles continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Minnesota Twins currently hold a 30-38 record, placing them third in the American League Central, 6.5 games back from the Cleveland Guardians. With the 2026 MLB Draft approaching, the Twins are expected to utilize their No. 3 pick strategically. Analysts suggest the team could select UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky or Georgia Tech slugger Drew Burress, depending on how preceding picks unfold. As the Twins face the possibility of being sellers at the trade deadline, they look to the draft as a chance to reshape their roster.
- •Twins are third in the AL Central with a 30-38 record.
- •They hold the No. 3 pick in the upcoming MLB Draft.
- •Roch Cholowsky and Drew Burress are key targets for the Twins.
- •The draft could determine the team's direction ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Concerns about consistency may lead to roster changes.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Latest draft predictions should have Twins fans jumping for joy
"The Twins could pull off a huge steal if the board plays out like this.
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