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MLB Rumors: Reds ink Manager David Bell to a three-year extension

The Cincinnati media began a quiet frenzy over the last few days when reports emerged that Reds VP and senior advisor, Buddy Bell, David Bell’s father, quietly resigned a few weeks ago. This created rumors and speculation among Reds fans and the Cincinnati media, for obvious reasons. This could very easily be an ode to the Reds moving on from David Bell as their manager at the seasons end.

But those rumors were shut down quite quickly. The Reds announced Friday that they have signed Bell to a new three-year contract that makes him their manager through 2026. This is a huge step for the Reds, giving their players and coaching staff some much needed security.

While not all Reds fans are a huge fan of Bell, it’s hard to not applaud what he’s done this year. Cincinnati was projected to lose over 100 games again this season and was given a near zero percent chance at playing in October. Not only that, but they have seen significant injuries to much of their starting rotation as well as pesky injuries throughout the lineup.

Despite this, Bell has the Reds in the mix of a playoff and NL Central race. With the Reds pushing towards a division title, it’s not out of the realm of possibilities that Bell is named the NL Manager of the Year at seasons end. His extension is a huge deal for Cincinnati.