Derek Falvey exits Twins after serving as baseball operations chief since 2019

The Derek Falvey era is over for the Minnesota Twins. After nearly a decade with the organization in various roles, including president of baseball operations since 2019, Falvey is out, following a time of competitive highs for the club, significant organizational change post-pandemic, and shifting leadership priorities.It is a pivot state for the franchise, which is reconstituting its on-field and front-office direction. Team officials described the decision as mutual, saying there was a shared understanding that the organization was entering a new phase. As spring training looms, the shift suggests a reset for a franchise that has wobbled in recent years after a run of hope.Derek Falvey came to the Twins in 2016 as executive vice president and chief baseball officer and was promoted to president of baseball operations in 2019. His time with the Twins saw the organization through some of its most competitive seasons in recent memory, highlighted by three American League Central pennants and several playoff appearances.Minnesota won the division three times between 2019 and 2023, with the 2019 season producing the franchise's best record (101 wins) under Falvey. His philosophy centered on using data to make decisions, advanced scouting methods, and the long-term development of players. The organization poured resources into analytics and infrastructure, fundamentally changing the way talent was valued and cultivated from top to bottom.Falvey was well regarded throughout Major League Baseball for his collaborative approach and innovative philosophy. The Twins developed a much better organizational foundation by most accounts than they had before, and while postseason success still lagged, they were a contender for most of their time here.Falvey exited after a rough 2025 campaign, in which the Twins ended up near the bottom of the American League Central. There has been a massive shift since, along with a managerial change and a wider review of the club's long-term direction.While ownership will oversee the transition, general manager Jeremy Zoll is expected to have a broader role going forward as the franchise looks for its next long-term leader of baseball operations. The front office has prioritized stability but also recognizes that a new voice is needed to direct the team going forward.