Reds to hire Terry Francona as manager (source)

The Reds are hiring Terry Francona to be their next manager, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the news.

Francona, 65, who stepped down as Guardians manager after the 2023 season, returns to the dugout having managed three teams over a 23-year career. He has a 1,950-1,672 record with the Phillies (1997-2000), Red Sox (2004-2011) and Guardians (2013-2023). He led the Red Sox to World Series titles in 2004 and 2007.

Francona played for the Reds in 1987 as part of his 10-year playing career.