The Minnesota Twins and Derek Falvey have mutually agreed to part ways, ending an almost decade-long partnership.
Falvey, the club’s now-former President of Baseball and Business Operations, was hired by the Twins in 2016 as their Executive Vice President. In 2019, Favely was elevated to President of Baseball Operations and in 2025 became President of Baseball and Business Operations.
“Following a series of thoughtful conversations with Tom (Pohlad) 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 said. “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.”
During Falvey’s tenure, the Twins posted a 690-666 (.509) record, reaching the postseason four times, including winning the American League Wild Card in 2017 and the American League Central Division in 2019, 2020 and 2023.
“Over the past several weeks, Derek and I had thoughtful and candid conversations about leadership, structure, and the future of the club,” Executive Chair Tom Phlad said. “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.
Executive Vice President and General Manager Jeremy Zoll will continue to lead the Twins’ baseball department, while Pohlad will assume interim oversight of the club’s business operations.
“While we value our foundation, our commitment to building a championship caliber organization requires decisiveness and urgency,” Pohlad said. “We will immediately begin a search for a President of Business Operations who, along with General Manager Jeremy Zoll, will report to me.”
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