By Asif Malik
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a new two-year contract extension with manager Torey Lovullo locking him through the 2028 season.
The agreement was a reached following the conclusion of the 2026 regular season, where the team finished 86-76 and nearly missing the postseason. Lovullo’s previous contract was set to expire at the end of October 2026.
Keys details of the extension
Contract Alignment: The two-year contractually aligns Lovullo with General Manager Mike Hazen whose contract also runs through 2028
Terms and Negotiations: Lovullo reportedly turned out initial option year to secure those two straight year pact, which includes a slight raise
Avoiding Free Agency: The extension prevents Lovullo from hitting the open market,where he was heavily rumored to be a top candidate for external managerial vacancies ,including the Seattle Mariners
Franchise Milestone: Lovullo enters his 11th season with Arizona as a winningest manager in franchise history, holding a 750 – 768 career managerial record with a club .
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