MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins reportedly have a new manager.

According to multiple reports , the Twins are expected to name Derek Shelton as their next manager. Shelton was the manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates for five seasons before getting fired early in 2025 after a 12-26 start. Shelton has ties to the Twins after serving as the team's bench coach in 2018-2019.

The Twins fired Rocco Baldelli last month after the team finished with the second-worst record in the American League. Baldelli was Minnesota's manager for seven seasons and has the third-most wins (526) of any manager in Twins history. He led the team to three American League Central Division titles, including a 101-win season in 2019, earning him the American League Manager of the Year.

He also helped lead the Twin

See Full Page