Reports: Twins to hire ex-Pirates manager Derek Shelton

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The Minnesota Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their next manager, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.

Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.

That stint in Pittsburgh ended this past May following a 12-26 start to the 2025 season. In five-plus seasons as Pittsburgh's manager, Shelt