The Cincinnati Reds moved quickly to fill their managerial vacancy after firing David Bell just before the end of the regular season.
Future Hall of Famer Terry Francona will become the next Reds manager per MLB insider Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
The 65-year-old Francona is returning to the Major Leagues after stepping down as manager of the Cleveland Guardians last season, citing health issues.
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Francona is one of the most well-respected figures in all of baseball. He managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 1997-2000, the Boston Red Sox from 2004-2011 and the Guardians from 2013-2023.
Francona won the World Series with the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007 and brought the Guardians to the World Series in 2016. Francona also won manager of the year in 2013, 2016 and 2020.
