The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to name Ben Fritz as their new pitching coach. Fritz currently serves as the bullpen coach for the San Diego Padres.
The move was reported on October 31, 2026. Fritz, wearing number 53, was photographed at Petco Park in San Diego on March 30, 2026, prior to a Padres game against the San Francisco Giants.
No official announcement from the Diamondbacks has been made at the time of reporting.
