Twins hire Brian Reith as new pitching coach for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Minnesota Twins announced the hiring of Brian Reith as their new pitching coach on October 14, 2026. Reith, previously with the Tampa Bay Rays' Triple-A affiliate, replaces Pete Maki, who was dismissed following the Twins' 77-85 season. Alongside Reith, Ben Myers has been promoted to assistant athletic trainer. The Twins decided to retain general manager Jeremy Zoll and manager Derek Shelton for another season despite the disappointing results. The team is now focused on finalizing the rest of the pitching staff in the coming weeks.
- •Brian Reith comes from Tampa Bay's Triple-A Durham.
- •Ben Myers is promoted to assistant athletic trainer.
- •Twins had a disappointing 77-85 record last season.
- •Maki, Ramirez, and Kirkman were recently dismissed.
- •The Twins aim to build their pitching staff further.
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Twins Announce Two Staff Hires, Including New Pitching Coach
"The Minnesota Twins have hired a new pitching coach and assistant athletic trainer to fill both vacancies.
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