Diamondbacks Hire Ben Fritz as New Pitching Coach

• Ben Fritz, 45, will join the Diamondbacks after serving as the bullpen coach for the San Diego Padres for seven seasons.
• The hiring was first reported by The Athletic on Friday, Oct. 30.
• Fritz will replace Brian Kaplan, whose contract was not renewed after two seasons.
• The Diamondbacks are also considering fielding interest on star second baseman Ketel Marte during the offseason.
• The team explored trading Marte last offseason to add controllable starting pitching.