Reds replace David Bell

The Cincinnati Reds have announced they are replacing manager David Bell, effective immediately. Bench coach Freddie Benavides will serve as the interim manager for the final 5 games of the 2024 season.

President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall will be available to the media at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow in the clubhouse interview room. Media with Reds season credentials can enter Great American Ball Park at Dock 3.

"David provided the kind of steadiness that we needed in our clubhouse over the last few seasons. We felt a change was needed to move the Major League team forward. We have not achieved the success we expected, and we need to begin focusing on 2025,” Krall said.

Bell, 52, was hired by the Reds in October 2018. He compiled a 409-456 record over 6 seasons, including a 76-81 mark this year. In 2020, the Reds earned a Postseason berth in his second season, which was shortened by COVID-19 to 60 games.