D-backs part ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan
Arizona's pitching coach Brian Kaplan is out after two seasons, signaling a potential shift in the team's pitching development approach.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that pitching coach Brian Kaplan will not return for the 2027 season. Kaplan spent two seasons in the role with the organization. The move suggests the D-backs are looking to make changes to their pitching staff leadership. Arizona will now search for a new pitching coach heading into the offseason.
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Diamondbacks to part ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan
Arizona will not retain Brian Kaplan after his two-year contract expires, per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert; whether further staff changes follow remains to be determined.
D-backs part ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan
Arizona has decided not to bring back Kaplan after two seasons as the team's pitching coach, signaling a staff shake-up heading into 2027.
D-backs part ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan after two seasons
Arizona will not retain pitching coach Brian Kaplan when his two-year contract expires, per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert, leaving a staff vacancy heading into the offseason.
D-backs pitching coach Brian Kaplan will not return for 2027 season
Arizona is parting ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan after two seasons, per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert, leaving the role open heading into the offseason.