The Brewers did not make a formal announcement about Johnson's hire, but a source confirmed to MLB.com that he was leaving the Cubs for the Brewers. David Kaplan of CSN Chicago and ESPN 1000 in Chicago was first to report Johnson's move.
"People I've talked to who know him say this guy has an unbelievable mind; he's very creative, he's innovative," said Cubs pitching coach (and former Brewers pitcher) Chris Bosio after Chicago hired Johnson.
Johnson replaces Rick Kranitz, who was among five coaches dismissed from Milwaukee's staff at the end of manager Craig Counsell's first season.