# Cincinnati Reds management retention

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cincinnati-reds-management-retention
> Updated: 2026-10-01T13:27:40.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Following a disappointing 2026 season in which the Cincinnati Reds finished last in the National League Central with a 70-79 record, the organization has decided to maintain its current leadership for the 2027 season.

Initially, the team announced that manager Terry Francona and the front office would be retained. Francona expressed a commitment to being “part of the solution,” noting a strengthened relationship with President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall and General Manager Brad Meador.

Subsequent confirmation from ownership, including Phil Castellini, solidified that Krall and Meador will remain in their roles despite the team’s decline in the standings. While the core leadership stays, the organization will see the departure of Derek Johnson, who has served as head of pitching since 2019. The front office now faces the task of restructuring a pitching staff that struggled with injuries to key players such as Hunter Greene.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Cincinnati Reds ownership retains current front office for 2027

The Cincinnati Reds ownership has confirmed that the current front office, including Nick Krall and Brad Meador, will remain in place for the 2027 season despite recent performance declines.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cincinnati-reds-ownership-retains-current-front-office-for-2027

### 2026-09-13: Cincinnati Reds to retain Terry Francona and front office

The Cincinnati Reds will retain manager Terry Francona and their current front office for 2027 despite a disappointing 2026 season, drawing backlash from frustrated fans.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cincinnati-reds-to-retain-terry-francona-and-front-office

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