Reds extend manager David Bell through 2026 season

LOS ANGELES — In the midst of a shocking season that has the membership contending for the postseason, the Reds introduced Friday that they’ve given supervisor David Bell a three-year contract extension via the 2026 season.

Bell, 50, first took over as supervisor of his hometown workforce forward of the 2019 season. He was within the ultimate yr of a two-year contract extension that was signed after the 2021 season.

Entering Friday, Cincinnati is 56-48 with a younger roster. Bell has been credited with creating a robust clubhouse tradition with chemistry and having gamers assist one another each on the sector and behind the scenes.

It seems to have paid off. The Reds got here in 1 1/2 video games behind the Brewers within the National League Central and are at present holding one of many three NL Wild Card spots.

Going into play vs. the Dodgers on Friday, Bell had a 307-343 document with Cincinnati. The workforce made the postseason within the abbreviated 2020 season and went 83-79 in ’21 whereas lacking the playoffs.

In 2022, the Reds endured a roster teardown amid value slicing and completed with a 62-100 document. It was anticipated to be a continued rebuilding yr in 2023, however the workforce has moved up the timetable to contend considerably.