{"id":87126,"date":"2024-10-03T16:09:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T20:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=87126"},"modified":"2024-10-03T16:09:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T20:09:29","slug":"brent-strom-fired-by-diamondbacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/10\/03\/brent-strom-fired-by-diamondbacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamondbacks Shake Up Pitching Staff: Strom, Carlson, Fetters Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The winds of change are blowing through the desert as transformation sweeps through the Arizona Diamondbacks. As reported by <em>MLB.com&#8217;s<\/em> Steve Gilbert, the Diamondbacks have decided to part ways with key members of their pitching staff, namely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/strombr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brent Strom<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/carlsda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dan Carlson<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/fettemi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Fetters<\/a>. This move comes in the wake of a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/09\/27\/diamondbacks-postseason-fate\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">disappointing season<\/a> where Arizona fell short of a postseason berth. The team&#8217;s pitching performance was lackluster throughout the season, with the Diamondbacks finishing first in runs scored, averaging 5.47 runs per game, but also allowing 4.86 runs and posting a collective 4.62 ERA.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Pitching coach Brent Strom, assistant pitching coach Dan Carlson and bullpen coach Mike Fetters will not return to the <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Dbacks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Dbacks<\/a> next year in their current roles.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveGilbertMLB\/status\/1841915233415176384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Diamondbacks Fire Pitching Coach Brent Strom<\/h2>\n<p>The news of the firing comes after DBacks owner Ken Kendrick blamed himself for signing <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/03\/26\/jordan-montgomery-signs-diamondbacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">free agent pitcher<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=montgjo01,montgo001jor&amp;search=Jordan+Montgomery&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Montgomery<\/a>. Kendrick was the one who suggested to the front office that they sign the left-hander after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=rodried05,rodried01,rodrig015edu&amp;search=Eduardo+Rodr\u00edguez&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eduardo Rodriguez<\/a> went down with a shoulder injury. Kendrick will possibly see more of Montgomery next year as he has a $22.5 million player option in 2025 that he expects to exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Strom, 75, pitched in the major leagues from 1972-77 with the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres. Carlson, 54, pitched for the Diamondbacks in 1999. Fetters, 59, had two stints with Arizona as a player before joining the coaching staff in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>He <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2021\/11\/18\/brent-strom-diamondbacks-pitching-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">joined the Diamondbacks<\/a> in 2021 after spending 11 seasons with the Houston Astros from 2014-21. Strom had a successful run with Houston, ranking among MLB&#8217;s leaders in strikeouts (1st), quality starts (1st), and ERA (2nd) over the past four seasons. He also coached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/keuchda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dallas Keuchel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/verlaju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Verlander<\/a> to the Cy Young Award.<\/p>\n<p>Under Strom&#8217;s guidance, the Diamondbacks&#8217; pitching staff showed promise in 202w but failed to sustain consistency. The pitching was better in 2023, especially in September and into the postseason. Strom was credited with helping turn around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/pfaadbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Pfaadt<\/a> in particular. The Diamondbacks were powered by stellar performances from starters Pfaadt, Merril Kelly and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/galleza01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zac Gallen<\/a>. That came along with multiple relievers, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=thompry02,thompry01,thomps010rya,thomps011rya&amp;search=Ryan+Thompson&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Thompson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/ginkeke01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Ginkel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/saalfan01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-10-03_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Saalfrank<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Together, they silenced the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies on their way to the National League pennant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h3 class=\"x1yztbdb\"><span class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x1ff1cvt xatrb82 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xt4736n x1havqas x1f0sm9e x12qp5cl xzsf02u x1yc453h xudqn12 x3x7a5m\">What&#8217;s Next<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"x1yztbdb\"><span class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x1ff1cvt xatrb82 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xt4736n x1havqas x1f0sm9e x12qp5cl xzsf02u x1yc453h xudqn12 x3x7a5m\">The Diamondbacks will begin searching for replacements, considering internal and external candidates. Potential options may include experienced MLB coaches or up-and-coming talent from the minor leagues.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"x1yztbdb\"><span class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x1ff1cvt xatrb82 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xt4736n x1havqas x1f0sm9e x12qp5cl xzsf02u x1yc453h xudqn12 x3x7a5m\">The moves also raise questions about the team&#8217;s offseason priorities. Will the Diamondbacks focus on signing free-agent pitchers or rebuilding through trades?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"x1yztbdb\"><span class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x1ff1cvt xatrb82 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xt4736n x1havqas x1f0sm9e x12qp5cl xzsf02u x1yc453h xudqn12 x3x7a5m\">As the team embarks on this new direction, fans will be watching closely to see how these changes impact the 2025 season.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Main Photo: \u00a9 Joe Rondone\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The winds of change are blowing through the desert as transformation sweeps through the Arizona Diamondbacks. As reported by MLB.com&#8217;s Steve Gilbert, the Diamondbacks have decided to part ways with key members of their pitching staff, namely Brent Strom, Dan Carlson, and Mike Fetters. This move comes in the wake of a disappointing season where [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3686,"featured_media":87127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29,1071,35],"tags":[28543,3826,985,1166,2951,3995,1820],"class_list":["post-87126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diamondbacks","category-mlb","category-news","tag-andrew-saalfrank","tag-brandon-pfaadt","tag-eduardo-rodriguez","tag-jordan-montgomery","tag-kevin-ginkel","tag-ryan-thompson","tag-zac-gallen"],"modified_by":"Matt Graves","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3686"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87126"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87126\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}