However, Francona has agreed to take on one more challenge. The two-time World Series champion agreed to become the Cincinnati Reds' next manager on Oct. 4, and on Tuesday he shared a lofty goal for one of the Reds' stars—shortstop Elly De La Cruz.

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been one of baseball's most exciting players since he entered the big leagues in 2023. New manager Terry Francona is hoping to get the most out of De La Cruz in hopes of making him great.

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