The Minnesota Twins received the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery, giving them a chance to get one of the best prospects. Which one should they select?

The draft isn't until July 12-13, so it's too early to make predictions. But here are three choices that  each would make sense for the Twins:

Grady Emerson, SS, Fort Worth Christian High School (TX)

This is an example of December being too early to predict July's draft, as the Chicago White Sox could take Emerson at No. 1. However, the 17-year-old would be an easy choice for Minnesota if he falls to No. 3.

Emerson is a five-tool shortstop, which is one of the best archetypes for a franchise cornerstone. Shortstop is one of baseball's most impactful positions, as they cover the most ground in the infield and must have the arm strength to fire the ball to first base from the third-base side. Examples include Derek Jeter, who was a centerpiece of the New York Yankees' dynasty, and Bobby Whitt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals.

Emerson might not reach either of their heights, but he has the versatility to do so, via MLB.com's scouting report.

"Emerson's advanced skills stand out as much as his tools, starting with the way he stacks up quality at-bats, making good swing decisions and barreling balls to all fields from the left side of the plate," the report reads. "He generates impressive exit velocities with a pretty left-handed stroke, and while he doesn't sell out for power, his bat speed and projectable strength portend future 25-homer pop. He presently focuses on just making hard contact in game action but can launch balls in batting practice and finished second at the High School Home Run Derby during All-Star Week."

Justin Lebron, SS, Alabama

Lebron is another shortstop option, this time from the collegiate ranks. The 21-year-old is also a five-tool player and has dominated at the plate for the Alabama Crimson Tide, slashing .327/.425/.593 with 30 homers and 109 RBIs over 116 career games.

Liam Peterson, RHP, Florida

Passing up on five-tool shortstops at the top of the draft is risky, but it's hard to argue with acquiring more pitching help. Peterson is one of the best choices at the position in this class, notching a 3.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 96 total punchouts over 69.1 innings this past season for the Florida Gators.