The Cincinnati Reds haven’t had much success recently, as they’ve made the postseason once in the past 11 seasons.
In the 2024 season, the Reds finished fourth in the NL Central at 77-85.
The Redskins will have a new face leading their team in 2025 as the team signed veteran coach Terry Francona.
Outfielder Will Benson recently shared what he expects from Francona’s team this season.
“I think it’s a great move for our team because just having him ignite a fire in us. I think we needed somebody to hold us accountable the most…” Benson said, via MLB Network. :
Will Benson will be reunited with Terry Francona after spending one season with him as a rookie in Cleveland.
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Benson expressed his positive opinion of Francona and the experience of being managed by him in his rookie season with the Cleveland Guardians in 2022.
Francona expects his players to play and leave everything on the field, and Benson describes how the 65-year-old has lit a fire under his roster.
The Redskins have a young group overall, and Benson, at 26, is one of those players.
Benson appeared in 128 games last season and batted .187 with 14 home runs, 43 RBI and a .650 OPS.
Francona’s presence at the club could give the young Reds players the guidance they require to take the next step in their development.
Although the Reds haven’t won the NL Central since 2012, the team should be healthier in 2025, which should help Francona get off to a good start.
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