Yankees dismiss five scouts amid strong postseason push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The New York Yankees have fired five scouts from their organization, including Jose Sabino and Arturo Peña Jr., following recent dismissals within the scouting department. This move occurs as the Yankees maintain an 11.5-game lead in the American League Wild Card standings, with strong performance winning seven of their last eight games. The firings signal possible restructuring within the international scouting department, although the Yankees have not provided further details. The team is set to continue its season with a game against the Minnesota Twins.
- •Yankees relieve five international scouts of their duties.
- •Departures include Jose Sabino and Arturo Peña Jr.
- •New York leads the AL Wild Card with an 11.5-game edge.
- •Yankees have won seven of their last eight games.
- •No public explanation given for the dismissals.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees fire 5 scouts in sudden organizational move
"Yankees make surprising changes to their scouting department.
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