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Cincinnati Reds hire Joe Torres as new pitching coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 12:29 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Cincinnati Reds hire Joe Torres as new pitching coach

Summary

The Cincinnati Reds have appointed Joe Torres as their new pitching coach, announced on November 5, 2026. Torres, who spent the last five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians as their assistant pitching coach, is expected to improve a Reds pitching staff that had a 4.83 ERA this past season. Reds manager Terry Francona had Torres on his coaching staff in 2022 and 2023. Torres brings experience as a former major league pitcher and minor league coach, having been drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2000. Cincinnati finished the 2026 season with a record of 75-87, placing last in the NL Central after qualifying for the postseason in 2025.

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By the Numbers

•Joe Torres has been hired as the Reds' pitching coach.
•He spent the last five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians.
•The Reds had the third-highest ERA in MLB last season.
•Cincinnati finished the 2026 season with a 75-87 record.
•Manager Terry Francona previously worked with Torres in Cleveland.

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12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds hire Joe Torres as pitching coach

What they're saying

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Torres has been hired as the Cincinnati Reds' pitching coach after spending the past five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians as their assistant pitching coach.Reds manager Terry Francona had Torres on his Guardians coaching staff in 2022 and ‘23.
— Yahoo Sports

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