Twins fire pitching coach Pete Maki, assistant pitching coach Luis Ramirez after finishing 25th in MLB in ERA

Minnesota's team ERA of 4.56 was the third-worst in the American League this season. During the four seasons Maki and Ramirez oversaw the pitching staff, the Twins ranked sixth (3.87), 21st (4.26), 23rd (4.55) and 25th (4.56) in team ERA among MLB teams.

The Twins favor Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) to evaluate pitchers, focusing on outcomes pitchers can control, the Minnesota Star-Tribune reports . However, even going by that metric, the starting rotation declined from second in MLB (3.73 FIP) in 2023 to 16th (4.21) this season

However, the front office dealt away six pitchers before the 2025 trade deadline , including closer Jhoan Duran , starter Chris Paddack , and relievers Griffin Jax , Brock Stewart , Danny Coulombe and Louis Varland .