Francona's status not a concern for Reds amid solid front office ties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona, who has one guaranteed year left on his contract, is viewed favorably by team president Nick Krall. Krall dismissed concerns over Francona's potential lame-duck status, emphasizing their strong working relationship. Francona's health has improved since his decision to come out of retirement, contributing positively to his managerial role. He currently ranks 11th on the all-time wins list and is expected to remain with the Reds as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Terry Francona has one guaranteed year left on his contract.
- •Nick Krall supports Francona and sees no lame-duck status.
- •Francona has improved health since leaving retirement.
- •He ranks 11th in all-time managerial wins.
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""I love working with the guy, and I couldn't see myself working with somebody else in that role," Reds president Nick Krall said of Terry Francona.
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