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United States Torey Lovullo has transitioned from a successful Major League Baseball player to a highly respected manager, leading teams with strategic insight and a commitment to player development.
Torey Lovullo will return to manage the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026, marking his 10th year in the position, as confirmed by General Manager Mike Hazen. This decision underscores the organization’s continued faith in Lovullo's leadership, despite the team not meeting expectations in 2025 due to significant player injuries. Having led the team to the 2023 World Series, Lovullo is seen as a key figure in the Diamondbacks' future plans.
Salvatore Anthony “Torey” Lovullo, born on July 25, 1965, in Santa Monica, California, began his baseball journey as an infielder. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he excelled in college baseball for the UCLA Bruins, earning first-team All-American second baseman honors in 1987. During his collegiate career, he set UCLA records for home runs (51), hits (266), runs batted in (188), runs scored (211), walks (180), and at-bats (856). Lovullo was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 1987 and made his MLB debut on September 10, 1988. Throughout his playing career, he spent time with several MLB teams, concluding his playing days in Japan with the Yakult Swallows in 2000.
His transition to coaching began in 2001 in the Cleveland Indians organization, where he managed various minor league teams. He earned “Manager of the Year” distinctions in both the Carolina League (2004) and the Eastern League (2005). After his minor league managerial success, Lovullo moved to Major League coaching, serving as the first base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2011 to 2012, and then as the bench coach for the Boston Red Sox from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure with the Red Sox, he played a crucial role in their 2013 World Series championship.
In 2017, Lovullo was appointed manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his inaugural season, he guided the team to a 93-69 record, winning the NL Wild Card Game, and was subsequently named the 2017 National League Manager of the Year. He continued to lead the Diamondbacks, securing a two-year contract extension in January 2019 and another extension in September 2021 through the 2022 season. In June 2023, he received a further extension through the 2024 season. His leadership led the Diamondbacks to the 2023 World Series, demonstrating his ability to develop and lead competitive baseball teams.
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