"I expect Jason will talk to Minnesota, as has been speculated," Hoyer said. "I don't have any timing on that. I'm expecting that to happen."
McLeod has an eye for talent, helping to rebuild the Red Sox and Cubs under Theo Epstein. McLeod also had two stints with the Padres, including working with Hoyer from 2010-11 before joining the Cubs. Players he's drafted include Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Justin Masterson, Clay Buchholz, Josh Reddick, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber.
McLeod has 21 years of experience in baseball operations and coaching, including six with the Red Sox, spending his final five years in the organization as director of amateur scouting.