David Bell of the San Francisco Giants laughs with manager of Dominican Summer League Giants Jose Montilla at the Giants minor-league complex on March 8, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
David Bell of the San Francisco Giants laughs with manager of Dominican Summer League Giants Jose Montilla at the Giants minor-league complex on March 8, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Photo: Jennifer Stewart / Special To The ChronicleDavid Bell, who had been the Giants’ vice president of player development, was hired Sunday as manager of the Reds, tasked with helping turn around a team that skidded to a 67-95 record and last-place finish in the NL Central.