In a surprise development, the Cincinnati Reds have hired Terry Francona as their new manager, giving him a three-year deal with a club option for a fourth. Francona, a two-time World Series champion,

Terry Francona is set to end his brief retirement from baseball to become the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Sources told ESPN, MLB.com and The Athletic about the hiring Thursday night. Francona, 65,

The Cincinnati Reds made official the hiring of three-time Manager of the Year Terry Francona: "Terry's proven track record speaks for itself."