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Benavides named bench coach as Reds fill staff

CINCINNATI -- The Reds have filled out the remaining spots on new manager David Bell's coaching staff, the club announced on Wednesday. Although there are some new additions, the faces should be mostly familiar.

Freddie Benavides will be the lone holdover from the staff of former managers Bryan Price and Jim Riggleman and will take over as bench coach.

Delino DeShields was named first-base coach. Lee Tunnell will be the bullpen coach and Jeff Pickler was added as the game planning and outfield coach.

Also announced was that former third-base coach Billy Hatcher will not return to the big league staff but is remaining in the organization as its Minor League outfield and baserunning coordinator.