The Miami Marlins made a sweeping front-office move on Monday, wiping out their entire pro scouting department as they continue to reshape the organization.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported the change on X, formerly Twitter, writing, “The Miami Marlins make wholesale firings in their pro scouting department,”
The decision affects the full pro scouting group, though the exact number of scouts who were let go was not specified. According to Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the move lines up with a broader shift in how teams are evaluating players.
“Those familiar with the Marlins’ decision did not specify exactly how many scouts were being let go but said the move reflected the front office’s desire to use more video during the scouting process. Many clubs have cut from their various scouting departments in recent years because more video and information is available on players. For clubs like the Marlins, the scouting job has evolved, changing what they value,” Rosenthal and Sammon wrote.
There may also be a financial angle to the move, especially with a potential lockout in 2027 looming as the collective bargaining agreement is set to expire.
On the field, Miami sits at 67-64, good for third in the NL East. The Marlins are nine games behind the Atlanta Braves in the division and four back of the San Diego Padres for the final wild card spot in the National League.
Miami opens a series against the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
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