Arizona Diamondbacks retain Torey Lovullo as manager for next two seasons
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks confirmed that they will retain Torey Lovullo as manager, signing him to a two-year contract. This marks Lovullo's 11th season with the team, despite missing the playoffs in three consecutive years and eight times in his ten-year tenure. He led the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2023, where they finished as runners-up. His overall record with the team stands at 750-767. Lovullo is known for his communication skills and development of young players, although he has faced criticism regarding his management of star second baseman Ketel Marte.
- •Lovullo has served as Diamondbacks manager since the 2017 season.
- •Arizona finished two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for a playoff spot in 2026.
- •The Diamondbacks reached the postseason in 2023 after winning 84 games.
- •Lovullo is the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history.
- •Contract extension aligns Lovullo with general manager Mike Hazen's timeframe.
- 8:46 PMESPN — Source: D-backs signing winningest manager Lovullo to new deal
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo returns to team on 2-year deal, AP source says
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks Extend Torey Lovullo
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks reportedly give manager Torey Lovullo a two-year extension after team fell just short of playoffs
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks bringing back Torey Lovullo as manager
"The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back manager Torey Lovullo on a two-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Thursday. The Arizona Republic first reported Lovullo’s new deal. The 61-year-old's future with the club was in flux after the D-backs missed the playoffs for a third straight year.
"Torey Lovullo, the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history over his 10 seasons, will be returning on a new contract, a source told ESPN.
"The Diamondbacks were eliminated from the playoffs in the final days of the regular season.
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External links- ESPNOct 1, 2026, 8:46 PMSource: D-backs signing winningest manager Lovullo to new deal
Torey Lovullo, the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history over his 10 seasons, will be returning on a new contract, a source told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 7:21 PMDiamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo returns to team on 2-year deal, AP source says
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back manager Torey Lovullo on a two-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Thursday. The Arizona Republic first reported Lovullo’s new deal. The 61-year-old's future with the club was in flux after the D-backs missed the playoffs for a third straight year.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 7:15 PMDiamondbacks Extend Torey Lovullo
The Diamondbacks have extended their skipper for another two seasons.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 7:13 PMDiamondbacks reportedly give manager Torey Lovullo a two-year extension after team fell just short of playoffs
The Diamondbacks were eliminated from the playoffs in the final days of the regular season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 7:07 PMArizona Diamondbacks bringing back Torey Lovullo as manager
The Diamondbacks and Torey Lovullo continued their relationship with a news contract.
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