Minnesota Twins announce Derek Shelton
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Last December, the Boston Red Sox pulled off a seismic trade to land an All-Star starting pitcher from the American League Central. Will lightning soon strike t
The Twins were the second-worst team in the American League at 70-92 in 2025, and they fired manager Rocco Baldelli after the season. That season included a trade deadline sell-off and a decision by the Pohlad family to take the team off the market.
The Most Likely Window So, when might it finally happen? Based on historical context and projections for next season, the most likely window for a Twins championship falls after 2031. That gives the team a few years to rebuild momentum, develop its next wave of talent, and align a roster capable of surviving the postseason gauntlet.
With the Minnesota Twins already knee-deep in their search for a new manager after dismissing Rocco Baldelli, a handful of candidates have emerged as
Shelton served as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates for six seasons, from 2020 to 2025, and had a 306-440 record.
The Minnesota Twins are entering an offseason that could set the course on its future... and it sounds like Joe Ryan is good as gone.
On Wednesday evening, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman announced that the Minnesota Twins had hired Derek Shelton to be the 15th manager in club history.