Reds manager Bell agrees to 2-year extension
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Reds and manager David Bell announced a two-year extension through of his contract through 2023.
Bell, 49, agreed in October 2018 to a three-year contract that included a team option for 2022. The Reds are 7674 this season, third in the NL Central, and 184-190 under Bell.
“I think we’ve talked about this all year,” general manager Nick Krall said after Wednesday’s game against Pittsburgh was rained out. “He’s done a great job with the team we have right now, and it was natural to have him leading us forward. We got to the playoffs last year, and we’ve had a great run this year, and we still have a chance. He knows how to run a clubhouse, and he knows how to run a dugout.”
Cincinnati was swept by Atlanta 2-0 in the first round of last years expanded playoffs.
Gus Bell, the manager’s grandfather, and Buddy Bell, the manager’s father, both played for the Reds.
Cincinnati’s coaching staff also is expected to return.