The Minnesota Twins are looking for a manager after a disappointing 2025 season. Minnesota is taking a look at New York Yankees hitting coach James Rowson, per the New York Post. Rowson is planning to interview with Minnesota for the job, after the Yankees allowed Minnesota to speak to him.
Rowson previously worked with the Twins as their hitting coach, from 2017-2019. He has been hitting coach for the Yankees since before the 2024 season. New York reached the World Series in 2024, with Rowson helping mentor the team's bats.
Other candidates for the Twins job include former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton and Boston Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez, per the outlet. Former Twins player Torii Hunter is also seen as a possible dark horse candidate. Hunter wants a job managin