To give manager Torey Luvullo freedom to construct his staff, general manager Mike Hazen confirmed departures of two Diamondbacks legends.
Assistant hitting coach Mark Grace and third base coach Matt Williams were informed they would not be retained for the 2017 season. In addition, bullpen coach Gavin Alston is also not coming back.
“Very difficult decision, and something we did not take lightly,” Hazen said. “Any time in which you have a situation where (there) is turnover at the highest level, it’s tough.”
Reports indicated pitching coach Mike Butcher and first base coach Dave McKay would return in their roles.