David Bell has been hired by the Toronto Blue Jays as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager after being dismissed from his role as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Despite a contract extension in 2023, Bell's tenure with the Reds ended following a disappointing season, where the team finished 77–85 and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Over six seasons, he compiled a 409–456 record and received recognition for the NL Manager of the Year award twice. Bell's career includes 12 years as a player and various coaching positions, culminating in his new role with the Blue Jays, where he will work alongside general manager Ross Atkins to improve the team's performance after a lackluster 2024 season.