CINCINNATI — The Reds hired former Arizona general manager Kevin Towers as a special assistant for player personnel on Tuesday.
Towers spent the last four years as general manager of the Diamondbacks. He also was general manager of the Padres from 1996-2009.
He replaces Bob Miller, who spent nine seasons with the Reds, most recently as vice-president and assistant general manager to Walt Jocketty. Miller was hired by the Nationals as assistant general manager earlier this month.
The Reds also hired Jeff Schugel as a special assistant for pro scouting. Schugel was a special assistant with the Braves last season. He also has worked with the Twins, Rockies, Dodgers and Angels during a 31-year career.