The Minnesota Twins have hired former Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Derek Shelton to be their new manager, the team announced Thursday.

Shelton, who was fired May 8 as the Pirates quickly slipped into last place in the National League Central, will replace Rocco Baldelli, who was fired by Minnesota on Sept. 29. The Twins are one of nine MLB teams that have changed managers this year.

The 55-year-old Shelton was the bench coach for the Twins in 2018 and 2019 under two managers, Paul Molitor and Baldelli. An introductory news conference is scheduled for Tuesday.

"We've seen firsthand the trust and respect he earns from players and how he helps them reach their best," Twins president Derek Falvey said in a statement. "His journey, through both the successes and the tough stretches, has gi

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