Terry Francona reportedly will return to a major league dugout in 2025, but it won't be Cleveland . In terms of spring training facilities, though, he won't be far away.
Francona will be hired as manager of the Cincinnati Reds , according to an MLB.com report . The team has not yet confirmed the news.
Francona, a future hall-of-fame manager , stepped away from the Cleveland Guardians and the game of baseball after the conclusion of the 2023 season. It was in part to deal with health issues and to take a step back after he dealt with numerous ailments and underwent multiple surgeries in his last few years as Cleveland's manager.
The Guardians and Reds have side-by-side spring training facilities in Goodyear, Ariz., and share a Cactus League ballpark.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cincinnati Reds to hire Terry Francona as manager for 2025: report
