In the immediate aftermath of David Bell’s firing as Cincinnati Reds manager with a week left in the season, as players began to talk about what comes next, one name resonated among possible next managers.

Terry Francona ended his brief retirement from baseball to accept a new role as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, the franchise announced Friday.

Francona, who won two World Series with the Red Sox, stepped away after last season following a stint with the Cleveland Guardians.