Only 13 days before the Minnesota Twins pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers, Fla. for their 2026 Spring Training, there is a shakeup in the front office.
The organization and President of Baseball/Business Operations, Derek Falvey, have agreed to mutually part ways. The team announced that Executive Vice President/General Manager, Jeremy Zoll, will continue his responsibilities leading the franchise’s baseball department. Additionally, Executive Chair, Tom Pohlad, will assume interim oversight of the Twins’ business operations for the time being.
In a statement released on social media, Pohlad said, “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.”
In a joint statement released, Falvey said, “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.” Falvey continued, “I’m deeply grateful to our fans, whose passion, loyalty, and care for this team never waver. It was a privilege to represent this organization and I’m proud of the work we did together to modernize the baseball operation, build a strong foundation of talent, and foster a culture centered on competing the right way.”
Falvey joined the Twins in October of 2016, serving in various roles, including Chief Baseball Officer, President of Baseball Operations, and President of Business Operations. During his time in Minnesota, the Twins posted a 690-666 (.509) record with four postseason appearances, including three American League Central Division titles.
The team will immediately begin the search for the franchise’s next President of Baseball Operations.
