Diamondbacks reportedly give manager Torey Lovullo a two-year extension after team fell just short of playoffs

Torey Lovullo will return for an 11th season as the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, despite missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year and for the eighth time in his 10-year tenure. The 61-year-old manager will sign a two-year deal, aligning with general manager Mike Hazen's contract, which extends until 2028. Lovullo boasts the highest winning percentage among Diamondbacks managers in franchise history, with a 750-767 record over his 10-year tenure.

He led the organization to its second World Series appearance in 2023, marking a significant milestone. However, the Diamondbacks failed to secure a playoff spot this year, trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by two games. Lovullo joined the Diamondbacks in 2017, following Hazen's appointment as general manager in 2016. The team reached the postseason the following year, securing a wild-card spot with a 93-69 record.

From 2018 to 2022, the Diamondbacks missed the playoffs in each season, including a 110-loss season in 2021. In 2023, the team won just 84 games, missing out on the wild-card spot by one game. Known for his communication skills and approachable demeanor, Lovullo has a reputation for nurturing young talent, though he has faced criticism for his management of star second baseman Ketel Marte, who has struggled with attendance and critical game performance.