Report: Twins in agreement with Derek Shelton for managerial role

After an extended managerial search, the Minnesota Twins have reportedly made a decision on their next manager.

According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Minnesota is in agreement with former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton to be their next manager. Shelton will become the 32nd manager in franchise history when the agreement becomes official.

Shelton took over as the Pirates manager in 2020 and lasted until May when he was fired after a 12-26 start. Overall, he compiled a 306-440 record during his time with the Pirates, a winning percentage of just 41%.

In his tenure with Pittsburgh, Shelton never managed to reach the 80-win mark and recorded over 100 losses twice in that tenure. He will now get a fresh start in Minnesota with a roster that is likely much more talented than what he had to work with at his first managerial stop.

Shelton will replace former Twins’ manager Rocco Baldelli who was fired after seven seasons with the organization. The depletion of Minnesota’s roster at the MLB trade deadline will leave Shelton with an uphill battle, yet still more than he had to work with under Pittsburgh’s ownership.

After the hiring of Shelton, there are still multiple job openings across MLB. That includes the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves, both of whom have seemed to home in on their top targets.

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