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Twins Begin Manager Interviews, Get OK to Speak With Yankees' James Rowson

The hire is expected to steer a retooling club following Rocco Baldelli’s exit.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: The New York Yankees pose for a photo before the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Interviews for Minnesota’s managerial vacancy began this week, according to MLB.com sources, and the club has not announced a timeline.
  • Yankees hitting coach James Rowson and Red Sox bench coach Ramón Vázquez have been granted permission to interview, per multiple reports.
  • Former Pirates manager Derek Shelton is among the names expected to meet with the Twins, the Star Tribune reported.
  • New York is reshaping its staff with bullpen coach Mike Harkey and first base/infield coach Travis Chapman not returning, as Rowson explores the Minnesota opportunity.
  • Rowson previously served as the Twins’ hitting coach from 2017–2019 and oversaw an offense that led MLB in key categories with the Yankees in 2025.