Cincinnati Reds: Don’t blame David Bell for Bob Castellini’s mistake

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 22: Owner and CEO Bob Castellini speaks as general manager Nick Krall looks on after David Bell was introduced as the new manager for the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on October 22, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

It is no secret that the Cincinnati Reds had many glaring holes in their roster coming into the 2021 season. A vacancy at shortstop, a bullpen that lacked many proven relievers, and a starting rotation that had a need for a fifth starter.

Now, a little over one month into the season and all three issues have reared their ugly heads at points. José De León struggled as the fifth starter and was moved to the…