Terry Francona isn't the only one coming out of retirement. His longtime friend, bench coach Brad Mills, is also back in the game, after taking several years off to be with his family following the passing of his grandson.

Former Houston Astros manager Brad Mills, a former college and big-league teammate of Terry Francona, rejoins his close pal on Cincinnati Reds staff.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) throws out Miami Marlins left fielder Bryan De La Cruz (14) in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Cincinnati Reds announced who will be on staff for manager Terry Francona's first season in Cincinnati. Francona, nicknamed "Tito," has spent 23 seasons as a manager in MLB, winning 1,950 games and two World Series championships.

The newest manager of the Cincinnati Reds, Terry Francona, has revealed his high hopes for the team's young superstar Elly De La Cruz.

New Reds manager Terry Francona joins Reds Hot Stove Radio Show to talk about the Res' coaching staff and more

When manager Terry Francona retired from the Cleveland Guardians after the 2023 season, many figured that the masterful manager was stepping away from the game for good. However, Francona has agreed to take on one more challenge.