FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen smiles during a press conference, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Hazen has received a new contact through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo — who has worked with Hazen for the past several years — said during Wednesday’s pregame press conference that it would be an emotional moment.Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has elbow surgery to remove bone spur “Those are some special kids,” Lovullo said. “Those four children have had to go through a lot. It’s hard for me to talk about. But to see them, the way I get the chance to see them, as often as I do, and them coming out the other end the best they can — Mike’s been an unbelievable mother and father.”
The Diamondbacks came into Wednesday’s leading the best-of-five series against the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0. It’s the first playoff game at Chase Field since 2017 and a sellout has already been announced.