Minnesota Twins fire Rocco Baldelli after disappointing season
- Rocco Baldelli was released from his position after leading the Twins for seven seasons.
- He finished with a record of 527-505 and three AL Central titles.
- The Twins believe a change in leadership is required to return to competitive play.
In the United States on September 29, 2025, the Minnesota Twins announced the dismissal of manager Rocco Baldelli following a disappointing 70-92 season. Baldelli had a successful tenure since his hiring in October 2018, leading the team to three American League Central Division titles and accumulating a record of 527-505, which marks the third-most wins in club history. However, the team's performance deteriorated significantly this season, especially after a trade deadline selloff that saw the departure of ten players from their roster. Despite previous success including an AL Manager of the Year award in 2019, the team's struggles led to mounting frustration among fans, particularly regarding ownership's financial decisions and reduced attendance at Target Field. The Twins had previously enjoyed a successful postseason run in 2023 and sought to continue that momentum, but their failure to achieve competitive results led to the decision for a leadership change. Twins ownership and management believe that a new direction is necessary to revitalize the organization and put them back on a competitive track moving forward. Baldelli's contributions to the Twins were acknowledged, but leadership felt a different voice was required to steer the team towards more consistent success in the future.