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Torii Hunter still in the mix for Twins job weeks into search, report says
Apr 6, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Former Los Angeles Angels player Torii Hunter, has been named special Assistant to the General manager, on the field during batting practice prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Torii Hunter still in the mix for Twins job weeks into search, report says

Originally posted on Minnesota Twins on SI
By Jonathan Harrison  |  Last updated Oct 21, 2025 12:48 PM ET

One managerial door has reportedly closed for Twins legend Torii Hunter.

According to MLB Network's Mark Feinsand, Hunter "won't be getting the Angels job." The 50-year-old had been in the running for the opening alongside former Angels great Albert Pujols. However, according to Feinsand, both have now been informed by the organization that they won't be getting the gig.

Feinsand then wrote that Hunter "could still be a candidate for the Twins' vacancy."

Hunter began his career with the Twins in 1997, playing for the organization from 1997 to 2007 and then returning for his final season in 2015. During his time with the Twins, Hunter earned seven Gold Gloves and one All-Star nod. He hit 214 home runs while batting .268 in 12 seasons with the Twins. In between his two stints with Minnesota, he played for the Angels from 2008-2012 and for the Tigers from 2013-2014.

From 2019 to 2023, Hunter was a special assistant with the Twins before taking a similar position with the Angels in 2024. He has never held a managerial job before, but was a finalist for the Angels' job in 2023 before they decided to hire Ron Washington.

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Hunter has been rumored as a potential candidate for the Twins' opening since the organization parted ways with Rocco Baldelli after seven years. Other reported candidates include former Twins Nick Punto and Kurt Suzuki, as well as former Twins bench coach Derek Shelton, former hitting coach James Rowson, and Red Sox bench coach Ramón Vázquez.

La Velle E. Neal III of the Minnesota Star Tribune reported late Monday that Royals third base coach Vance Wilson and former Mariners manager Scott Servais are being considered as well. Wilson has never held an MLB managerial position, while Servais was Seattle's manager from 2016 to 2024.

The Twins appear to be ramping up efforts to find their next manager. A date to keep in mind going forward is Friday, October 24, the start of the World Series. While there is no written rule on the books, MLB generally discourages teams from announcing managerial moves during the World Series.

Minnesota is one of eight teams looking to fill a managerial vacancy this offseason. The Braves, Orioles, Rockies, Angels, Padres, Giants, and Nationals are all also in the market for a new manager. Only the Rangers have announced a new manager, naming Skip Schumaker earlier in October.

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