Twins Executive Derek Falvey Departs in Mutual Agreement

Organizational revamp continues as Falvey leaves after nine seasons with the team.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 4:15pm

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The Minnesota Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways, the club announced on Friday. The 42-year-old Falvey spent nine seasons with the Twins, helping the team make the postseason four times, including three division titles, but the past two years have been rocky for the organization.

Why it matters

Falvey's departure is the latest move by Twins executive chair Tom Pohlad to try to reset the direction of the franchise after replacing his younger brother as the lead owner last month. The Twins are undergoing a significant organizational revamp as they look to get the team back on track after a disappointing 70-92 season in 2025.

The details

Executive vice president and general manager Jeremy Zoll will remain in his role overseeing the baseball department and report to Pohlad, who will assume interim oversight of the business operations and immediately direct the search for Falvey's replacement. Pohlad praised Falvey's 'transformational' leadership in modernizing the baseball operations, but they reached a 'shared understanding' that the organization's needs are evolving and a leadership transition is the best path forward.

  • Falvey was hired to run the Twins' baseball department in October 2016.
  • Falvey was elevated to oversee both the baseball and business sides of the organization a year ago, in 2025.
  • The Twins finished the 2025 season with a 70-92 record.

The players

Derek Falvey

The 42-year-old former president of baseball and business operations for the Minnesota Twins, who spent nine seasons with the organization.

Jeremy Zoll

The Twins' executive vice president and general manager, who will remain in his role overseeing the baseball department and report to executive chair Tom Pohlad.

Tom Pohlad

The Twins' executive chair, who will assume interim oversight of the business operations and direct the search for Falvey's replacement.

Derek Shelton

The Twins' current manager, who Falvey described as 'an excellent manager' in his parting statement.

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What they’re saying

“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, Twins Executive Chair (wbal.com)

“I'm thankful to the Pohlad family for the opportunity and the trust they placed in me, and I have tremendous confidence in the talented people across the organization. Jeremy Zoll is an outstanding baseball leader, Derek Shelton is an excellent manager, and I believe the club is well positioned for success in the years ahead.”

— Derek Falvey (wbal.com)

What’s next

The Twins will immediately begin a search for a replacement for Falvey as the organization's new president of baseball and business operations.

The takeaway

Falvey's departure is the latest in a series of moves by the Twins' new leadership to reshape the organization, as they look to get the team back on track after a disappointing 2025 season. The transition represents a significant shift in the Twins' leadership and direction as they aim to return to the postseason in the coming years.