Minnesota Twins Hired Brian Reith as Pitching Coach
The Minnesota Twins have appointed Brian Reith to lead the pitching staff and named Ben Myers as assistant athletic trainer.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Baseball
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The Minnesota Twins announced the hiring of Brian Reith as the team's new pitching coach. The organization also promoted Ben Myers to serve as the assistant athletic trainer.
Why it matters
The team is restructuring its coaching and training staff to support player development heading into the next phase of the organization. These appointments fill critical roles as the club looks to improve its performance on the field.
During his time with the Triple-A Durham Bulls from 2022 to 2026, the pitching staff under Brian Reith recorded a 4.52 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. The staff accumulated 6,863 strikeouts across those four seasons.
The players
Brian Reith
He is the newly appointed pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins who previously coached in the minor leagues.
Ben Myers
He is the new assistant athletic trainer for the Minnesota Twins who previously served the St. Paul Saints.
Minnesota Twins
This is a professional Major League Baseball team based in Minneapolis that competes in the American League Central division.
The details
Brian Reith, 48, joins the Twins after serving as the pitching coach for the Triple-A Durham Bulls, a role he held from 2022 to 2026. Prior to his coaching career, Reith played for the Cincinnati Reds from 2001 to 2004.
Timeline
Brian Reith was selected in the MLB Draft in 1996.
Reith served as the Durham pitching coach from 2022 through 2026.
The Minnesota Twins officially announced these coaching staff hires on October 14, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These appointments follow the standard patterns of the 2026 MLB coaching staff hiring cycle as teams restructure. This shift directly influences the team's tactical approach for the upcoming season and its ongoing player development strategy.
The arrival of a new pitching coach suggests a potential change in the team's philosophy regarding strikeout and walk rates. Fans and analysts should watch for shifts in the pitching staff's approach to plate discipline during spring training.
The takeaway
The addition of new coaching staff often precedes changes in how a team utilizes its bullpen and starting rotation. Observers should monitor the team's early 2027 performance for signs of the new coaching philosophy in practice.
Further reading
For more background on the team's front office moves, visit the Baseball section.
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