The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they have mutually agreed to part ways with president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey, who joined the organization in 2016. General manager Jeremy Zoll will take over baseball operations, while owner Tom Pohlad assumes interim oversight of the business side. The move comes amid recent ownership changes and follows a disappointing 2025 season.
In a significant shakeup for the Minnesota Twins' front office, the team parted ways with Derek Falvey on Friday, just two weeks before spring training. Falvey, hired in 2016 to lead baseball operations, was promoted last March to oversee both baseball and business sides after Dave St. Peter stepped into an advisory role. The decision follows discussions between Falvey and executive chair Tom Pohlad about the club's future structure.
Pohlad, who assumed primary operations from his brother Joe in December alongside new minority investors, stated: "As I’ve stepped into my new role and both Derek and I have discussed the future of this organization, we came to an agreement that a change is what is in the best interest of both the Twins and of Derek." He praised Falvey's contributions, noting the organization's modernization under his leadership, including three AL Central titles (2019, 2020, 2023) and four postseason appearances. In 2023, the Twins won their first playoff series in 21 years against Toronto.
However, the past two seasons brought setbacks: an 82-80 finish in 2024 and a 70-92 record in 2025, culminating in a major trade deadline sell-off that included shortstop Carlos Correa. Falvey expressed respect for the new direction: "I totally respect Tom's position that he would like it to look a little different... It's a really hard job for sure to do both."
Jeremy Zoll, promoted to general manager in November 2024, will now report directly to ownership, streamlining baseball operations. Pohlad will oversee business operations interimly, with a search underway for a new president. Both leaders voiced confidence in Zoll, with Pohlad highlighting his talent-building role. The Twins' payroll projects at $108 million for 2026, down from a 2023 record near $160 million, raising questions about potential further roster moves involving players like Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan.
This transition marks the latest in a tumultuous period for the Twins, including failed sale attempts and over $400 million in debt resolved by minority stakes.
