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It came down close to the deadline, but the Twins got all of their draft picks from the first 10 rounds signed. The last three, including College World Series hero Trevor Larnach, signed Thursday.

The wait on Larnach was because Oregon State's season went to the maximum; there was never any serious doubt that he would sign. A closer call, at least according to the people who cover the draft and prospects, was Charles Mack.

6th-rder Charles Mack signs w/@Twins for $500k (pick 184 value = $253,700). New York HS, lefty power & hitting ability too, defensive home might be 3B, 2B or C. Clemson recruit. @MLBDraft

— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 6, 2018

The other Thursday signing was Cole Sands, who also got a hefty slice over slot:

5th-rder Cole Sands signs w/@Twins for $600k (pick 154 value = $330,400). Florida State RHP, low-90s sinker, solid slider. @MLBDraft

— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) June 23, 2018

The Twins appear to have spent pretty much their entire draft allotment.

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Aaron Slegers had a solid start Thursday -- one run in six innings, just 72 pitches. I'm not a big fan of the decision to pull him after just 22 hitters, but Addison Reed only gave up one homer, and the Twins won for once.

I saw no indication that he was returned to Triple A immediately after the game, so perhaps the shuffling in the fifth slot of the rotation is over for now. He could be in line for two more starts before the All-Star break.

This was Sleger's fourth major league start, but they've all been spot starts; he's not gotten a true taste of a major league rotation. Might as well give him a shot.

Of course, if -- as I expect -- the Twins move a veteran starter this month (Lance Lynn, cough, cough), there will be more activity with the rotation.