Former Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey could be on the move again, and this time the destination might be Queens.
According to a report from Michael Moreno, Falvey is a candidate for the Mets’ general manager opening, and former MLB GM Jim Duquette, now an analyst for MLB Network, also confirmed the interest. If that comes together, it would put a familiar baseball mind back into a prominent front office role after his long run in Minnesota.
Falvey was with the Twins from October of 2016 until January, serving as the club’s chief baseball architect. His tenure brought plenty of success. Minnesota reached the postseason four times in those eight seasons, won three AL Central titles, and broke through for its first postseason series win in 21 years in 2023, the last time the team got in.
His fingerprints were all over how the organization operated. Falvey helped push analytics deeper into scouting, player development, and roster construction, and that shift helped shape the modern Twins. There were wins along the way, too, including the deal that sent Nelson Cruz to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Joe Ryan, who is now the club’s ace.
But not every move aged well. The trades that sent Spencer Steer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand away for Tyler Mhale stand out as examples of the kinds of decisions that drew criticism, especially when those players went on to have strong seasons with the Reds or the Orioles.
Even with the rough edges, Falvey’s time in Minnesota left the Twins with a core that looks built for the future, including Walker Jenkins, Luke Keaschall, Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Kaelen Culpepper. That development piece is a big reason his overall track record in Minnesota should be viewed favorably, even if his tenure ended with him selling off much of the roster at the 2025 trade deadline.
If Falvey lands with the Mets, he would not be the top decision-maker there. That job belongs to David Stearns. Falvey would either serve as the general manager or work as a consultant to Stearns in the front office.
There is also a built-in connection between the two. Falvey and Stearns both worked in the Guardians’ front office in the early 2010s, which makes the fit a natural one on paper.
For the Twins, it could end up mattering in another way, too. If Falvey joins the Mets, Minnesota might benefit down the line when trade talks come up, since he would have a strong understanding of talent on both sides.
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