Mets hire ex-Twins executive Derek Falvey to front office under Stearns
Falvey, who led Minnesota's baseball operations for eight years, joins the Mets in a supporting role after parting ways with the Twins in January.
What to know
- The Mets have hired Derek Falvey, the former president of baseball operations for the Minnesota Twins, to a supporting front office role under David Stearns—not as general manager.
- Falvey and Stearns have prior working history, having been colleagues in Cleveland's front office beginning over a decade ago.
- The hire is part of owner Steve Cohen's stated plan to add new voices and fresh perspective to the Mets front office for the 2027 season.
- Falvey spent eight years with the Twins (2016-2025), during which the team made the postseason four times and achieved a 101-win season in 2019.
“Falvey has a strong reputation in the game for his baseball acumen and put together a solid resume in Minnesota, helping the Twins make the postseason four times in his first eight years on the job.”
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Derek Falvey Former Twins president of baseball operations, new Mets front office executiveDavid Stearns Mets president of baseball operationsSteve Cohen Mets ownerAndy Green Mets manager
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Falvey will serve in supporting role, not as general manager
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that Falvey will not receive the title of general manager but rather serve a supporting role in the front office under Stearns. The hire comes less than 24 hours after Andy Green was named the permanent Mets manager.
“Falvey will not serve as general manager of the Mets under David Stearns, a source said, but will work in their front office.”
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first by NJ.com, 9h ago · also Sports Illustrated, The New York Times
2 more headlines
- New York Mets Make Significant Front Office Hire With Derek Falvey: What Will He Bring to Queens? Sports Illustrated · 9h ago
- Mets moving toward adding former Twins executive Derek Falvey to front office: Sources The New York Times · 8h ago
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Mets confirm Falvey hiring as front office executive
The Post confirms the Mets are adding Derek Falvey to the front office under president of baseball operations David Stearns. The 41-year-old and Stearns worked together in Cleveland over a decade ago. The move comes after owner Steve Cohen indicated plans to add fresh perspectives to the front office.
“After settling the manager's position, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is looking toward the front office.”
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Mets moving toward hiring Falvey for front office position
Sources confirm the Mets are moving toward adding Falvey to the front office. Falvey and lead executive David Stearns previously worked together in Cleveland's organization.
“Falvey and lead executive David Stearns previously worked together in Cleveland's organization.”
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Derek Falvey emerges as candidate for Mets front office role
Michael Moreno reports that former Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey is a candidate for a prominent Mets front office position. Former MLB GM Jim Duquette confirms the interest.
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first by Sports Illustrated, 15h ago
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