Twins parts ways with long-time scout after 22 years together

The Minnesota Twins have parted ways with longtime scout and former scouting director Deron Johnson, ending his 32-year tenure with the organization. The club eliminated his senior advisor position on Monday as part of ongoing changes to its baseball operations department. Johnson first joined the franchise in January 1994 as an area scout.

During his time leading the amateur scouting department, Johnson oversaw nine amateur drafts, selecting notable players such as Byron Buxton and Aaron Hicks. The decision to eliminate his role came during the final week of the Twins' season, and the club has not released a detailed public explanation for the move.