Francona’s Reds Struggle Deepens | Cincinnati News

Terry Francona, two-time World Series champ and Reds manager, is facing mounting criticism for his puzzling decisions — from delaying Elly De La Cruz’s leadoff role to trusting shaky relievers in high-leverage spots. While he led the Reds to a playoff run last year, the team’s current .500 record and last-place divisional standing have fans and analysts questioning his situational awareness. But the real blame? Maybe not Francona — but his boss, Nick Krall, whose cautious, “avoid extremes” philosophy has kept the Reds stuck in mediocrity. With Francona’s contract expiring and a club option looming, the Reds’ future looks uncertain as they struggle to break out of their slump. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16c3f0a25e85bdc7