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Twins Narrow Managerial Search to Four Finalists

10/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Minnesota Twins have narrowed their managerial search to four candidates: Derek Shelton, Scott Servais, James Rowson, and Ryan Flaherty.
Ramón Vázquez, the Red Sox bench coach who interviewed for the Twins' job, has been eliminated from consideration.
The Twins fired Rocco Baldelli after a 70-92 season, leaving six teams including the Twins in the market for new managers.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, Major League Baseball faced significant managerial changes, notably the New York Mets firing Carlos Beltrán due to his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. This incident led to the dismissal of several coaches, including Alex Cora of the Red Sox. Following a disappointing 70-92 season, the Minnesota Twins also parted ways with manager Rocco Baldelli, reflecting a trend of teams seeking new leadership.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Twins have narrowed their managerial search to four candidates: Derek Shelton, Scott Servais, James Rowson, and Ryan Flaherty.
Ramón Vázquez, the Red Sox bench coach who interviewed for the Twins' job, has been eliminated from consideration.
The Twins fired Rocco Baldelli after a 70-92 season, leaving six teams including the Twins in the market for new managers.

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