Reds, Angels hire new managers

David Bell was hired as Cincinnati’s manager, tasked with turning around a team that had a 67-95 record and last-place finish in the NL Central. The Reds said he was given a three-year contract that includes a team option for 2022. The 46-year-old Cincinnati native and former big-league infielder will be introduced at a news conference today. The Reds fired Bryan Price after a 3-15 start and Jim Riggleman was interim manager for the rest of the season.

Bell and his father, Reds front-office executive Buddy, become the fourth father-son duo to serve as major league managers, joining George and Dick Sisler, Bob and Joel Skinner, and Bob and Aaron Boone. Buddy Bell managed the Tigers (1996-1998), Rockies (2000-2002) and Royals (2005-2007).

■ Brad Ausmus was named the Los Angeles Angels’ manager, moving from the front office to the dugout to replace longtime skipper Mike Scioscia. GM Billy Eppler announced the hiring of Ausmus, who served as his special assistant last season. Contract terms were not released. Ausmus will be introduced at Angel Stadium today.

Scioscia had held the job since the 2000 season, winning the Angels’ only World Series title and becoming the winningest manager in team history. He left his month after 19 seasons. Before joining the Angels’ front office, Ausmus spent four seasons as the Tigers’ manager from 2014-17, with a 314-332 record. He also played 18 major league seasons.