Pitching Coach Derek Johnson not returning to the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds announced that pitching coach Derek Johnson, who took a personal leave of absence in June, will not return to the team. Assistant pitching coach Matt Tracy has been filling the role during Johnson's absence and will continue in that capacity while the Reds search for a permanent replacement. Johnson, who joined the Reds after the 2018 season and became Director of Pitching in 2022, was considered one of baseball's top pitching coaches when hired.

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