Twins, Falvey Agree to Mutually Part Ways

Executive Vice President/GM Jeremy Zoll to lead baseball department, Tom Pohlad to oversee business operations

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:47pm

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The Minnesota Twins and Derek Falvey, the team's President of Baseball/Business Operations, have agreed to mutually part ways just 13 days before the start of 2026 Spring Training. Executive Vice President/General Manager Jeremy Zoll will continue leading the baseball department, while Executive Chair Tom Pohlad will assume interim oversight of the team's business operations.

Why it matters

Falvey's departure comes as a surprise, as he had been a key figure in the Twins' front office since 2016, overseeing a period of success that included four playoff appearances and three division titles. The leadership transition raises questions about the team's direction and strategy going forward.

The details

In a joint statement, Falvey and Pohlad cited 'a shared understanding that the needs of the organization are evolving' as the reason for the mutual parting of ways. Falvey expressed gratitude to Twins fans and pride in the work done to 'modernize the baseball operation, build a strong foundation of talent, and foster a culture centered on competing the right way'.

  • The Twins and Falvey agreed to part ways on January 30, 2026.
  • Twins pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Spring Training on February 12, 2026.

The players

Derek Falvey

Former President of Baseball/Business Operations for the Minnesota Twins, who served in various roles with the team since 2016.

Jeremy Zoll

Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Minnesota Twins, who will continue leading the team's baseball department.

Tom Pohlad

Executive Chair of the Minnesota Twins, who will assume interim oversight of the team's business operations.

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What they’re saying

“Following a series of thoughtful conversations with Tom that began after the ownership transition and progressed over the past few weeks, we both agreed this was the right time for us to part ways.”

— Derek Falvey, Former President of Baseball/Business Operations (am1100theflag.com)

“Over the past several weeks, Derek and I had thoughtful and candid conversations about leadership, structure, and the future of the club. We reached a shared understanding that the needs of the organization are evolving and that a leadership transition is the best way to move forward.”

— Tom Pohlad, Executive Chair (am1100theflag.com)

What’s next

The Twins will immediately begin the search for the franchise's next President of Baseball Operations.

The takeaway

Falvey's departure marks a significant shift in the Twins' leadership, as he had been a key figure in the team's recent success. The transition raises questions about the organization's future direction, but also presents an opportunity for new leadership to build on the strong foundation Falvey helped establish.