The Minnesota Twins announced Monday that manager Rocco Baldelli will not be returning next year following a disappointing season.

Baldelli spent seven seasons with the Twins, starting in October 2018.

"After ongoing internal discussions, we believe this is the right time for a change in leadership of our Major League team. These decisions are never easy, particularly given the respect we have for Rocco," Joe Pohlad, executive chair of the Twins, said. "He led with professionalism and care for both his players and our organization, and we are grateful for the way Rocco represented the Twins."

The Twins say Baldelli will depart with the third-most wins in club history with a 527-505 record. He guided the team to three American League Central Division titles and received American League M

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