The Diamondbacks and GM Mike Hazen have agreed to an extension through 2028, the Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro reports.
That the Red Sox, Hazen’s employer for 11 years before he joined Arizona, reportedly had some interest in him for their top job definitely gave Hazen some extra leverage here. The Diamondbacks made the postseason in Hazen’s first year as GM in 2017, but they fell short in five straight years before returning to October as a Wild Card with an 84-78 record this season. The team seems well positioned for the future after the recent rebuild, though pitching development has been an issue.
