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Derek Shelton Named Twins Manager for 2026 Season

10/30/2025

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Derek Shelton, former Pittsburgh Pirates manager, is set to be Minnesota Twins manager for the 2026 season.
He would replace Rocco Baldelli after the 2025 season.
Shelton previously served as the Twins' bench coach in 2018–2019.
His Pirates managerial record is 306–440.
The Twins finished 72-90 and fourth in the AL Central last season, with an official announcement expected after the World Series.

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Story summary

Derek Shelton, former Pittsburgh Pirates manager, is set to be Minnesota Twins manager for the 2026 season.
He would replace Rocco Baldelli after the 2025 season.
Shelton previously served as the Twins' bench coach in 2018–2019.
His Pirates managerial record is 306–440.
The Twins finished 72-90 and fourth in the AL Central last season, with an official announcement expected after the World Series.