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‘Want to Be Wanted’: Diamondbacks Manager Opens Up on Uncertain Future After Playoff Miss

Torey Lovullo took charge of the Arizona Diamondbacks with one goal in mind: winning a World Series. Six years later, they came within three wins of that dream, only to fall to the Texas Rangers in the World Series.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:05 AM
‘Want to Be Wanted’: Diamondbacks Manager Opens Up on Uncertain Future After Playoff Miss
Key Things to Know
  • Torey Lovullo's contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks has expired following their elimination from playoff contention.
  • The Diamondbacks were eliminated on the final day of the regular season after losing two straight games to the Padres.
  • Arizona has not yet made a new contract offer to Lovullo.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo faces an uncertain future after his contract expired following the team's elimination from playoff contention on the final day of the regular season. Arizona entered September 6.5 games out of the final National League Wild Card spot and narrowed the deficit to 1.0 game before dropping two straight games to the San Diego Padres to finish the season.

Lovullo stated postgame that he wants to win a championship in Arizona but noted that he has decisions to make and wants to be wanted. Despite backing from team leadership and players, the organization has yet to extend a new contract offer to Lovullo, who has managed the club since 2017.

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