Twins Name Jeremy Zoll New Baseball Boss Before Spring Training

Zoll takes over baseball operations amid leadership changes, aims to build competitive team despite payroll limits.

Feb. 12, 2026 at 10:55am

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Just two weeks before the Minnesota Twins begin spring training, Jeremy Zoll was unexpectedly promoted to oversee all baseball operations. This change came following the departure of team president Derek Falvey and recent ownership adjustments, including Tom Pohlad's elevation to executive chair and controlling owner.

Why it matters

The Twins have seen significant shifts in their leadership and roster composition in recent months, reflecting the franchise's transition from its long-standing reputation for stability to a more unsettled, evolving phase. Zoll's promotion signals a vote of confidence in steady leadership as the organization navigates roster adjustments and broader uncertainties surrounding labor negotiations.

The details

Despite these disruptions, Zoll and the existing management team have established a groundwork that supports growth and cohesion. The foundation laid during Falvey's nine-year tenure has been praised as robust, even as the leadership structure transitions. Zoll, hired eight years ago by Falvey as director of minor league operations, has a baseball background that includes playing at Haverford College in Pennsylvania and working as an advanced scouting coordinator for the Los Angeles Angels in 2014. At 35, Zoll is now the youngest baseball operations chief in Major League Baseball, holding both executive vice president and general manager titles.

  • The Twins begin spring training in two weeks.
  • Derek Shelton was hired as the new team manager approximately six weeks ago.
  • The Twins were directed last summer to reduce payroll through a series of trades.

The players

Jeremy Zoll

The new Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Minnesota Twins, taking over baseball operations amid leadership changes.

Derek Falvey

The former Twins President who departed the organization recently.

Tom Pohlad

The Twins' Executive Chair and Controlling Owner who opted to consolidate responsibilities and expressed confidence in Zoll's leadership.

Derek Shelton

The new team manager hired by the Twins approximately six weeks ago.

Byron Buxton

A key player the Twins have retained despite budget constraints.

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What they’re saying

“We're going to take a team approach at this. Obviously everyone was geared up for the season with a certain delineation of responsibilities, and I think as we look at what's ahead and working through this transition, we're all just going to roll up our sleeves and lean in a little bit further together.”

— Jeremy Zoll, Executive Vice President and General Manager

“This is a group that's resilient. They've been through a lot of the change and challenge of the last couple of years, and they just keep plowing. I think this is a group that's going to have a lot of success going forward, because I think the foundation is really strong.”

— Derek Falvey, Former Twins President

“If Jeremy Zoll won the job to be the GM a year ago, that should tell you something about Jeremy Zoll. There was plenty of competition in this organization and outside this organization for that role. I'm 100% committed to him as being the right leader in this moment in time to assume all the responsibilities that Derek had with respect to baseball.”

— Tom Pohlad, Executive Chair and Controlling Owner

“There was a strategic element to that to make sure we weren't setting ourselves up for some massive rebuild and tearing it all the way down and knowing that there's this way you can regenerate talent within the system much more quickly if you're starting with upper-level or already-at-the-big-leagues talent. We're doing our best to put all those pieces together.”

— Jeremy Zoll, Executive Vice President and General Manager

What’s next

The Twins will begin spring training at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida, where they will work to finalize their roster and prepare for the upcoming season amid the uncertain labor landscape.

The takeaway

Zoll's promotion to lead the Twins' baseball operations signals a commitment to stability and continuity within the organization, even as it navigates significant leadership changes and financial constraints. The Twins' front office, under Zoll's guidance, will play a crucial role in defining the franchise's direction in the coming seasons.