The Arizona Diamondbacks have locked up manager Torey Lovullo for the 2027 season, giving him a two-year deal. The story was first reported by mlbtraderumors.com.
Lovullo has been the skipper in Arizona for a decade now, and despite some mixed results on the field, he remains a popular presence in the organization.
Who's the Man Behind the Diamondbacks' Success?
Lovullo's tenure with the Diamondbacks has been marked by some ups and downs, but he has consistently shown his ability to adapt and lead the team to success.
- The team won 93 games and made the postseason in his first campaign.
- They hovered around .500 for a few years after that and had a nightmare season in 2021, losing 110 games that year.
- Despite the mixed on-field results, Lovullo has remained a respected figure in the organization and around the league.
What The Filing Says About Lovullo's Future
The two-year deal is a testament to Lovullo's value to the team, and it's clear that the Diamondbacks believe he's the right man to lead them back to October.
What's Next for Lovullo and the Diamondbacks?
The front office will try to bolster the roster before Opening Day to give Lovullo the best chance of success.
The Diamondbacks have a lot of good things in place for 2027, with their lineup core essentially all coming back and a strong pitching staff.
Lovullo is the winningest manager in Diamondbacks history, going 750-768 during a full decade in charge, with the highlight being a surprise World Series appearance in 2023.
He is the third-longest tenured manager in the big leagues behind Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash and Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts.
Lovullo is a popular presence in the organization, and it's clear that he's well respected by his players and the front office.
The team's CEO, Derrick Hall, has spoken highly of Lovullo, saying 'If he walks out this door, he's going to get a job in a heartbeat.'
It now seems that the Mariners will have to cross Lovullo's name off their list, as the Diamondbacks have secured his future with a two-year deal.
Sources
- Mlbtraderumors: Diamondbacks To Retain Manager Torey Lovullo
- Yahoo Sports: Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo reportedly returns to team on 2-year deal
