# Is Torey Lovullo’s FUTURE in JEOPARDY if the Diamondbacks MISS the PLAYOFFS?

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Podcast: [Locked On Diamondbacks - Daily Podcast On The Arizona Diamondbacks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-diamondbacks-daily-podcast-on-the-arizona-diamondbacks-716074)
Published: 2026-09-04T09:40:00+00:00
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Arizona Diamondbacks face a pivotal crossroads as questions swirl about Torey Lovullo’s future. If the D-backs miss the postseason, could a managerial shakeup be on the horizon despite Lovullo’s decade-long tenure and 2023 World Series run? George Lund breaks down the heated debate over leadership, the impact of underwhelming seasons, and how the Ketel Marte situation compounds clubhouse pressures. Is it time for a new voice, or has Lovullo done enough amidst injuries and a high but underperforming payroll? Key topics include the D-backs’ wildcard race, comparisons to other teams replacing long-tenured managers, and scouting Arizona’s prospect pipeline—highlighting hot streaks from AOA, Druw Jones, and Paul Schoenfeld. Plus, a look ahead to the crucial series against the Houston Astros, with pitching reinforcements like Corbin Burnes possibly returning. Can the Diamondbacks lock down a postseason spot and solidify Lovullo’s legacy, or is change inevitable?

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