Rocco Baldelli has emerged as the front-runner to become the Twins' new manager, according to multiple reports Wednesday night. He would replace Paul Molitor, who had a record of 305-343 (.471) in four seasons at the helm in Minnesota, including one postseason appearance (the 2017 American League Wild Card Game).
Baldelli, 37, is currently the Rays' Major League field coordinator. Prior to that, he was Tampa Bay's first-base coach after working in the team's front office for four years. An outfielder in his playing days, Baldelli was the sixth overall selection in the 2000 Draft by the Rays out of high school, and he hit .