India, Oct. 30 -- Derek Shelton is set to be the Minnesota Twins' new manager, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Wednesday. The former Pittsburgh Pirates boss, who was fired on May 8 following a poor National League Central run, will be replacing Rocco Baldelli, who was fired by Minnesota last month.

Shelton has worked in Minnesota before. He served as a bench coach in 2018 and 2019, which was Baldelli's first season there. The 55-year-old joined the Pirates in November 2019 and went 306-440 in his five-plus seasons with Pittsburgh.

While nothing is confirmed yet, Shelton is expected to sign a multi-year contract. The hire reflects the Twins' desire for continuity amid a roster rebuild. Shelton, 55, was a finalist for the Twins' managerial...