(ABC 6 News) — The Minnesota Twins announced Friday that the club and former President of Baseball and Business Operations Derek Falvey have mutually agreed to part ways.

With Falvey no longer with the Twins, Executive Vice President/General Manager Jeremy Zoll will lead the Twins’ baseball department.

Meanwhile, Executive Chair Tom Pohlad will assume interim oversight of the club’s business operations.

Falvey was hired as the Twins’ executive vice president and chief baseball officer in October 2016 and was named President of Baseball Operations in 2019. In 2025, he was elevated to President of Baseball and Business Operations.

During Falvey’s tenure, the Twins went 690-666, and they reached the postseason four times.

Twins Executive Chair Tom Pohlad released the following statement on Falvey’s departure:

“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.” 

Falvey also released a statement, which reads:

“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.”

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