Padres lose bullpen coach Ben Fritz to Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Ben Fritz has joined the Arizona Diamondbacks as their new pitching coach as of October 31, 2026. Fritz has been a key figure in the San Diego Padres organization since 2015, taking on the role of bullpen coach in 2019. His departure adds to the Padres' off-season challenges, following ace pitcher Michael King's contract opt-out and a growing list of free agents, including Ty France and Luis Rengifo. The Padres will need to address multiple roster gaps as they prepare for the 2027 season under new ownership.
- •Ben Fritz served as Padres' bullpen coach since 2019.
- •Padres anticipate a transformed roster with significant player opt-outs.
- •Michael King recently opted out of his contract.
- •Other free agents include Ty France and Ramon Laureano.
- •The Padres prepare for the 2027 season under new ownership.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Padres see Ben Fritz join Diamondbacks as their pitching coach
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