Former Red Sox and Guardians manager Terry Francona is back in the majors. A year after leaving Cleveland due to recurring health issues, the 65-year-old was officially introduced as the Cincinnati Reds’ manager earlier this week.
During his 11 seasons with the Guardians, Francona had to take several breaks because it was getting difficult for his health to keep up with the rigor of the job. In an interview with The Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy, he shared what sparked his desire to return.
“I had a year away from the game where I had a chance to lead a normal life and got healthy,” Francona said.