Lovullo remains D-backs manager with new 2-year deal (source)

Torey Lovullo will return for an 11th season as Diamondbacks manager after he and the team agreed on a two-year deal, a source told MLB.com on Thursday. The team has not confirmed.

Lovullo, who is the longest-tenured and winningest manager in franchise history, led the D-backs to an 86-win season in 2026 despite numerous injuries to key players. Arizona narrowly missed a third postseason berth under Lovullo.

Hired by GM Mike Hazen prior to the 2017 season, Lovullo signed a three-year extension after the team's run to the '23 World Series. There had been no reported discussions between the two sides on an extension during the season, leaving his status in limbo.

"I probably compartmentalized it, pushed it aside, and just told myself to be present for these guys and be available," Lovullo said after the season-ending 9-4 loss to the Padres. "My status should be minimized inside of that clubhouse. When it's time to get to it, it'll happen. But up until this point, I don't know where it's at, and I have some decisions to make. I have some things to think about, as do the D-backs, and where it goes from here, I don't know."

Lovullo has a 750-768 record in his time with Arizona, though that figure is somewhat misleading -- if you take out the horrendous 2021 season in which the Diamondbacks went 52-110, his record would be 698-658.

In nine full seasons (not counting the pandemic-shortened 2020 season), the Diamondbacks finished above .500 six times and were two games under last year.

Lovullo, a Southern California native, has made Arizona his home, and he made it clear he wanted to continue to do so.

"I love Arizona, and the people and the fans are spectacular," Lovullo said. "The group that I work for is amazing. I love being around them every single day, and I don't want that to change. And I want to win a world championship with this organization."

Lovullo's ability to communicate and build relationships with his players is at an elite level. Minor League players often express surprise when they've received a text message from Lovullo complimenting them on their performance. Taking the time to do something like that is not usually something that a big league manager does.

"I think Torey is great," veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado said. "I think he had some tough things he had to deal with this year, and I thought he did a great job with them. You know, at the end of the day, it's always on the players, and I think us as players, we just didn't do a good enough job when we had a chance to take care of business. It's on us."