MINNEAPOLIS -- Derek Shelton will return as the Twins' bench coach after interviewing with the Rangers about their managerial opening that ultimately went to Chris Woodward, but Minnesota remains busy with five openings on its coaching staff.
Pitching coach Garvin Alston, bullpen coach Eddie Guardado, third-base coach Gene Glynn, first-base coach Jeff Smith and Major League coach Jeff Pickler will not be brought back next year. The only returning coaches are hitting coach James Rowson, assistant hitting coach Rudy Hernandez and Shelton.
The Twins were hopeful to retain Shelton after he interviewed with both Minnesota and Texas this offseason about becoming a Major League manager for the first time.