Twins Part Ways with President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey

Ownership transition period leads to leadership change in Minnesota

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:39pm

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The Minnesota Twins have mutually parted ways with Derek Falvey, their president of baseball operations, after nine seasons with the organization. The front office change comes during an ownership transition period for the club, with Tom Pohlad recently taking over as the team's executive chair.

Why it matters

Falvey's departure marks a significant shift in the Twins' leadership, as he had been instrumental in modernizing the team's baseball operations and leading them to four postseason appearances since 2016. The ownership transition likely played a role in the decision, as new leadership often seeks to put their own stamp on an organization.

The details

Falvey, 42, joined the Twins in 2016 as an executive vice president and chief baseball officer, and was promoted to president of baseball operations in 2019. During his tenure, the Twins were 690-666 (.509), reaching the postseason four times and winning the American League Central Division in 2019, 2020 and 2023. Executive vice president and general manager Jeremy Zoll will continue leading the Twins' baseball department, while Tom Pohlad will assume interim oversight of the club's business operations.

  • Falvey joined the Twins in 2016.
  • Falvey was promoted to president of baseball operations in 2019.
  • Tom Pohlad recently took over as the Twins' executive chair, replacing his brother Joe Pohlad.

The players

Derek Falvey

The former president of baseball operations for the Minnesota Twins, who parted ways with the organization after nine seasons.

Tom Pohlad

The new executive chair of the Minnesota Twins, taking over for his brother Joe Pohlad.

Jeremy Zoll

The executive vice president and general manager of the Minnesota Twins, who will continue leading the team's baseball department.

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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 Operations

“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

What’s next

The Twins will continue their search for a new manager, with Derek Shelton set to lead the team in the 2026 season after the firing of Rocco Baldelli.

The takeaway

The Twins' leadership change comes at a critical juncture, as the organization navigates an ownership transition and looks to build on its recent success. The departure of Falvey, who was instrumental in modernizing the team's operations, signals a new era for the franchise as it seeks to return to the postseason under new leadership.