He will work out of the Brewers' year-round complex in Phoenix, where former farm director Reid Nichols was based. The Brewers' new farm director, Tom Flanagan, works out of the offices at Miller Park.
In his new role, Brizuela will have more contact with the Brewers' Minor League coaching staffs, most of which are returning intact for 2016:
• The entire coaching staff at Triple-A Colorado Springs is back for a second straight season. The group consists of manager Rick Sweet, pitching coach Fred Dabney and coach Bob Skube.
• The Double-A Biloxi Shuckers, who advanced to the Southern League Championship Series in their first year of play, will have a new manager with Carlos Subero's promotion to the Major League staff.