Twins senior VP and general manager Thad Levine is out after eight seasons

Minnesota Twins senior vice president and general manager Thad Levine is leaving the organization after eight seasons “to pursue new challenges and opportunities,” the organization announced Friday.

“The time is right for me to take on my next rewarding professional challenge,” Levine said in a statement. “I will forever cherish the friendships I have made in the Minnesota Twins organization and throughout Twins territory.”

Over the course of his tenure, Levine oversaw some of the franchise's progress. The Twins won three division titles during that time and won their first playoff series since 2002 in 2023 with a two-game win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the Wild Card round.

“Thad’s impact on the Minnesota Twins cannot be overstated,” Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey said in a statement. “He was a true partner and leader who always strived to advance the organization and care for the people around him.”

However, after breaking an absurd 18-game playoff losing streak in 2023, Levine and the Twins front office neither increased payroll in 2024 nor made any moves at the trade deadline to prepare for a playoff push.

Minnesota was 3.5 games out of first place in the American League Central and had a five-game lead in the wild card race through September, but by September 27 the team was eliminated from the playoffs, posting a record of 9-18 the last month of the season.