The team said Jeremy Zoll will now oversee baseball operations and Tom Pohlad will lead the business operations.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins and Derek Falvey have “mutually agreed to part ways,” the club announced Friday, ending a nine-year run that included four postseason appearances and three division titles.

Falvey, who most recently served as the Twins’ president of baseball and business operations, joined the organization in 2016 as executive vice president and chief baseball officer. He was promoted to president of baseball operations in 2019 and elevated again in March 2025 to oversee both baseball and business operations.

In a statement, the team said the decision reflects “respect for the progress made over the last decade” and a shared belief that the timing serves “the best interests of all involved.”

During Falvey’s tenure, the Twins compiled a 690-666 record, a .509 winning percentage that ranked 13th in Major League Baseball over that stretch. Minnesota reached the postseason four times, earning the American League Wild Card berth in 2017 and winning the AL Central in 2019, 2020 and 2023.

With Falvey’s departure, Executive Vice President and General Manager Jeremy Zoll will continue leading the baseball department. Executive Chair Tom Pohlad will take on interim oversight of the organization’s business operations.

The team did not announce a timeline for filling the business leadership role on a permanent basis.

Statement from Twins Executive Chair Tom Pohlad:

“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. I want to thank Derek for everything he has contributed to this organization. When he joined the Twins nine years ago, it was, in many ways, a watershed moment for this franchise. His leadership was transformational. He helped modernize every aspect of our baseball operations and led with strong values, intention, and purpose. Derek created a culture grounded in learning and in the belief that organizations grow when people grow. Under his leadership, the Twins captured three division titles and made four postseason appearances. We are grateful for his dedication, his integrity, and the impact he made here. While we value our foundation, our commitment to building a championship caliber organization requires decisiveness and urgency. We will immediately begin a search for a President of Business Operations who, along with General Manager Jeremy Zoll, will report to me.” 

Statement from Derek Falvey:

“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.  Ownership transitions naturally create moments for reflection and honest dialogue about leadership, vision, and how an organization wants to move forward. Over the past several weeks, we had those conversations openly and constructively and ultimately reached a shared understanding that this was the right step both for the organization and for me personally. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to spend this chapter of my career with the Minnesota Twins. This organization, the people inside it, and Twins Territory have meant a great deal to me and my family. 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. I’m thankful to the Pohlad family for the opportunity and the trust they placed in me, and I have tremendous confidence in the talented people across the organization. Jeremy Zoll is an outstanding baseball leader, Derek Shelton is an excellent manager, and I believe the Club is well positioned for success in the years ahead. On a personal level, I’m looking forward to taking some time to be with my family, reflect and consider what comes next.  I don’t have specific plans yet, but I’m grateful for the experiences I’ve had here and excited about the next chapter when the time is right.”