Terry Francona Bringing Back Key Piece of Cincinnati Reds Coaching Staff, as Derek Johnson Will Return for the 2025 campaign.

Terry Francona has been officially introduced as the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Surrounded by team officials, media members and well-wishers, the 65-year-old Francona says he feels healthy and is ready to take over for the fired David Bell.

CINCINNATI — Sitting in seat 27 C, Cincinnati Reds general manager Brad Meador had his notes strewn across the small seatback table on his flight to Tucson, Ariz. last Tuesday night.