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Reds Pitching Coach Derek Johnson Takes Leave of Absence
Assistant coaches Matt Tracy and Oscar Marin will handle game-day pitching duties while the Reds give Derek Johnson a personal leave.
- On Friday, Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson began a "personal leave of absence," skipping the team's road trip to face the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Johnson, 54, is in his eighth season as Reds pitching coach after spending three seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and earning Baseball America's 2019 MLB coach of the year honors.
- Assistant pitching coach Matt Tracy and bullpen coach Oscar Marin assumed Johnson's game day duties, manager Terry Francona said, with Tracy handling mound visits going forward.
- Respecting Johnson's privacy, the team offered no timeline for his return or specific details regarding the absence, as Francona emphasized keeping routines consistent to minimize disruptions.
- No immediate plans exist to hire a temporary replacement, as players hope to perform well for Johnson during the pivotal weekend series against the Cardinals.
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