Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Former Boston Red Sox outfielder and Rhode Island native Rocco Baldelli was among three MLB managers who lost their jobs on Monday.
The Minnesota Twins announced Baldelli would not return in 2026 following seven seasons in Minneapolis. Baldelli led the Twins to a pair of American League Central Division titles and three playoff appearances, but never made it past the AL Division Series.
“This is a difficult day because of what Rocco represents to so many people here,” Twins president Derek Falvey said in a statement, per ESPN . “He led with honesty, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our players and staff. He gave himself fully to this role and I have tremendous respect and gratitude for the way he carried himself and the way he sh