Reds hire Bell while Angels hire Ausmus

David Bell has been hired as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, tasked with helping turn around a team that skidded to a 67-95 record and last place in the NL Central. Bell, the son of Reds front office executive Buddy, was San Francisco’s vice-president of player development last season.

Meanwhile, Brad Ausmus has been named the Los Angeles Angels’ manager. Ausmus replaces Mike Scioscia, who left the club earlier this month after 19 seasons in charge. Ausmus spent four seasons as the Detroit Tigers’ manager from 2014-17.