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Torey Lovullo's future with Diamondbacks uncertain as playoffs approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Torey Lovullo's future with Diamondbacks uncertain as playoffs approach

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks, sitting just outside a wild-card position, have 37 games remaining in the regular season. Manager Torey Lovullo, in the final year of his contract, may need to secure a playoff spot to retain his position. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports reports that without significant improvement, Lovullo could face dismissal if the team misses the playoffs for the eighth time in nine years. Despite injuries and roster questions, the Diamondbacks have managed a 66-59 record this season. Lovullo, acknowledging the pressures of his role, expressed a focus on controlling what he can as the season progresses.

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Status Watch

•Diamondbacks fight for playoff position with 37 games left in the season
•Torey Lovullo in final year of contract, needs playoffs to keep job
•Franchise has high payroll and has missed playoffs seven of last nine years
•Team holds a 66-59 record, showing resilience amid injuries
•Lovullo emphasizes focus on controllable factors amid job uncertainty

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10:11 PMYahoo Sports — It's time, apparently, for 'hot seat' views on Diamondbacks' Lovullo

What they're saying

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A recent report said that Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo had to make the playoffs to keep his job. Is he really on the hot seat with team?
— Yahoo Sports

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