Meanwhile, the Guardians hired Stephen Vogt as manager. The Guardians won the Central Division with a 92-70 record, the same mark they had under Francona in 2022 when they also were Central Division champs.

Terry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to a team he played for after stepping down in Cleveland following last season because of health reasons.

Terry Francona needed some time away from baseball. A year was long enough. One of baseball's most beloved managers, Francona has been hired by the Cincinnati Reds, returning to a team he played for after stepping down in Cleveland following last season ...