Pitching coach Johnson leaves Brewers

Third departure this offseason

November 1, 2018 2:34 AM

Kevin Lewis,

Posted: November 1, 2018 2:34 AM

Updated: August 31, 2021 12:28 PM

by Kevin Lewis

The Brewers starting pitching and bullpen were both ranked in the top five this season.
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 29: Pitching coach Derek Johnson of the Milwaukee Brewers walks to the mound in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Miller Park on April 29, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 29: Pitching coach Derek Johnson of the Milwaukee Brewers walks to the mound in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Miller Park on April 29, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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Milwaukee — Milwaukee Brewers pitching coach Derek Johnson is leaving the team, the third departure on manager Craig Counsell’s staff since the end of the season. He’s taking the same position with the Reds.

Johnson wrapped up his third season with the Brewers, overseeing a staff that was fifth in the majors with a 3.73 ERA.

The Brewers’ bullpen was fifth in the majors with a 3.47 ERA, but even better in September with a 1.98 ERA.

Hitting coach Darnell Coles resigned last week, while bullpen coach Lee Tunnell was fired. The Brewers also fired head athletic trainer Dan Wright last week.