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Twins Cut Scouting Staff Amid Financial Struggles

9/17/2025

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The Minnesota Twins eliminated their entire four-person pro scouting department to save costs.
This move follows the Pohlad family's plan to sell 20% of the team to address over $430 million in debt.
Notable scouts Ken Compton and John Manuel were among those laid off.
The team is increasingly using video scouting, decreasing the demand for traditional scouts.
Attendance and financial challenges may prompt additional cost-cutting measures in the offseason.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Twins eliminated their entire four-person pro scouting department to save costs.
This move follows the Pohlad family's plan to sell 20% of the team to address over $430 million in debt.
Notable scouts Ken Compton and John Manuel were among those laid off.
The team is increasingly using video scouting, decreasing the demand for traditional scouts.
Attendance and financial challenges may prompt additional cost-cutting measures in the offseason.