Fansided · Feb 17
Terry Francona just made Reds' 2026 expectations crystal clear
Oct 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) guestures in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesWhen the Cincinnati Reds hired Terry Francona following the conclusion of the 2024 season, his task was clear. Turn the club into a contender. That's what Francona has done his entire career, taking teams from the realm of intriguing young ball clubs to the rarified air of perennial competitors.