"The Twins are expected to bring on former reliever LaTroy Hawkins as bullpen coach, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, among others. Hawkins has been a special assistant in the organization since 2016. He's also worked on the Twins' broadcast team. Hawkins is no stranger to Minnesota's bullpen. He pitched for 11 teams over his 21-year career, but his longest tenure was with the Twins. Minnesota drafted Hawkins in 1991. He debuted for the team as a 22-year-old in 1995."
"Hawkins spent five seasons as a starter with the Twins before moving to the bullpen, where he would be a fixture through 2003. Hawkins wrapped up his lengthy playing career with the Blue Jays in 2015. He finished with 127 saves across 1,042 appearances. Hawkins returned to Minnesota after that season, this time in a front office role. He doesn't have any MLB coaching experience, but did coach for the Brazilian National Team in 2017 and 2023. Hawkins also managed the American League team at the 2021 Futures Game."
LaTroy Hawkins is expected to become the Minnesota Twins' bullpen coach, taking over from Colby Suggs. Hawkins has served as a special assistant in Minnesota since 2016 and has worked on the Twins' broadcast team. He played 21 major league seasons for 11 teams, debuting with Minnesota in 1995 after being drafted in 1991, and transitioned from a five-season stint as a starter to a long relief role through 2003. Hawkins finished his career with the Blue Jays in 2015, totaling 127 saves in 1,042 appearances. He lacks MLB coaching experience but coached Brazil in 2017 and 2023 and managed the AL team at the 2021 Futures Game. Suggs has been the Twins' bullpen coach since 2022 and has drawn interest from the Rangers.
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