Falvey departs Minnesota, but his baseball journey is far from over.
Derek Falvey and the Minnesota Twins parted ways on Friday, ending a nine-year run that brought both highs and lows to the franchise.
The timing was strange since pitchers and catchers report to spring training in just two weeks.
Still, Falvey left the organization on good terms, and it sounds like he has no plans to walk away from the sport he loves.
In an interview with Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, Falvey shared his thoughts on what comes next.
"I don't think my baseball chapters are over," Falvey said. "Exactly what comes next, I want to actually give myself some time to think about what exists right now today. But I love this game of baseball, and I love building teams, and I love being part of a team."
Those words carry weight from someone who spent nearly a decade turning the Twins into a competitive club.
The Twins went 70-92 in 2025 and finished fourth in the AL Central after trading away 10 players at the deadline, including Carlos Correa.
The Front Office Shakeup
The decision to part ways came after new executive chair Tom Pohlad took over control of the franchise from his brother Joe in December.
"Over the past several weeks, Derek and I had thoughtful and candid conversations about leadership, structure, and the future of the club," Pohlad said. "We reached a shared understanding that the needs of the organization are evolving and that a leadership transition is the best way to move forward."
Falvey had been promoted to oversee both baseball and business operations just 15 months ago.
His departure means the Twins will now operate under a different structure with general manager Jeremy Zoll running baseball operations while Pohlad searches for a new president of business operations.
What Comes Next for Minnesota
The Twins are entering 2026 in a period of transition.
They fired manager Rocco Baldelli after last season and hired Derek Shelton to take over.
Their payroll currently projects around $108 million, which is one of the lowest in baseball, and the front office still has holes to fill before Opening Day.
Falvey led the Twins to four playoff appearances and three AL Central titles during his time in charge, including a Wild Card Series win over the Blue Jays in 2023 that ended an 18-game postseason losing streak.
For now, Falvey is looking forward to spending time with his family and taking a step back from the nonstop grind of running a major league organization.
But based on his comments, he likely won't be away from the game for long.
Zoll will work directly with ownership as the Twins try to find their footing in a new era.