David Bell given 3-year extension as Reds manager

Modified Sep 24, 2024 15:04 GMT

David Bell the manager of the Cincinnati Reds during the game against Arizona Diamondbacks

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Friday that they have given a three-year contract extension to manager David Bell in the midst of a surprisingly good season.

The Reds currently sit in second place in the NL Central table and are in contention for a spot in the postseason. The extension will see Bell remain in his office through the 2026 season.

David Bell is a former MLB player who played for several teams during his career. After hanging up his cleats, he was hired by the Chicago Cubs as a coach and then moved to the St. Louis Cardinals, where he coached from 2014 to 2017.

In 2019, the Reds hired Bell as their manager and he has been there since then.

Bell and the Reds have had a surprisingly good season in the MLB so far. Expectations were not very high for the team ahead of the season but they now find themselves in contention for a spot in the postseason.

Bell gambled on several rookie players to make the jump to the major leagues and most of them have paid off.

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David Bell and the Cincinnati Reds are on course for a postseason appearance

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell has exceeded the expectations of fans and analysts across the MLB this season. He has put his faith in the team's farm system and given several young rookies the opportunity to make a mark in the major leagues.

This has led to the rise of players like Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Andrew Abbott, Spencer Steer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand. They now find themselves in second place in their division with a 57-48 record so far.

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Nishant Borooah is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2023 and has a degree in Media Studies and Journalism.

Nishant is currently pursuing a diploma in Sports Marketing, and his interest in baseball was piqued early on by his father, who fell in love with baseball as a student in the US. His father used to regale him with stories about America's favorite pastime and they have left an impression on him.

Currently residing in Toronto, Nishant is a Blue Jays fan. revering Ichiro Suzuki growing up, Nishant remains in awe of the Japanese legend's longevity and sheer passion for the game. Suzuki's return to the Seattle Mariners in 2018 remains one of Nishant's favorite MLB moments.

One of Nishant's strengths is that he always covers the technical side of the story, and he is also particular about historical context to ensure articles are informative and easy to follow.

Besides being a writer, Nishant is also a soccer coach who has worked with several clubs in India like Shillong Lajong FC and RoundGlass Punjab FC.

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Edited by Veer Badani