"From there, it was reported by Bob Nightengale that ex-Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli will join the front office as a special assistant to Andrew Friedman. This is not the first time that the two have worked together. As a player, Baldelli played for the Tampa Bay Rays when Friedman was a front office executive. Once his career was cut short, Baldelli was brought into the front office infrastructure by Friedman. This essentially kicked off Baldelli's post-playing career as a highly-touted baseball mind."
"Baldelli, 44, had a 527-505 record (.511 winning percentage) in seven seasons with the Twins, which included a playoff series win in 2023 and three American League Central titles. Baldelli was named the AL manager of the year in 2019. Baldelli worked as a special assistant for Friedman in Tampa Bay immediately after his playing career was cut short in 2010 because of a mitochondrial disorder."
Los Angeles Dodgers accelerated offseason activity, beginning with the reported signing of Edwin Diaz. Rocco Baldelli will join the Dodgers' front office as a special assistant to Andrew Friedman. Baldelli previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays when Friedman worked in the front office and later served in Tampa Bay's front office, launching his post-playing career. Baldelli compiled a 527-505 record over seven seasons with the Twins, including a 2023 playoff series win, three American League Central titles, and the 2019 AL Manager of the Year award. The Twins fired Baldelli after a 70-92 2025 season. Baldelli's playing career ended due to a mitochondrial disorder.
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