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- 1Reds pitching coach Johnson will not return for next season▼Reds pitching coach Johnson not returning; search underway for replacement
The Cincinnati Reds have announced that pitching coach Derek Johnson will not return to the role, and the club has begun searching for his replacement. The move marks a significant change to the team's coaching staff as the organization looks to reshape its pitching development going forward.
- 2Reds to replace pitching coach Derek Johnson●Reds to replace pitching coach Derek Johnson https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649226/2026/10/01/reds-pitching-coach-der
The Cincinnati Reds are moving on from pitching coach Derek Johnson, with the club set to name a replacement after his departure. The news was reported by The Athletic on October 1, 2026. Johnson's tenure oversaw a Reds pitching staff that struggled to develop consistency, and the change signals the team is reworking its coaching staff heading into the offseason.