Meanwhile, the Guardians hired Stephen Vogt as manager. The Guardians won the Central Division with a 92-70 record, the same mark they had under Francona in 2022 when they also were Central Division champs.

Terry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health reasons.

The Cincinnati Reds are hiring Terry Francona to be their next manager, multiple sources confirmed Thursday. Here's what to know.