The Blue Jays hired former Reds manager David Bell as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager.

Despite being signed to a contract extension in 2023, the 52-year-old Bell was fired by the Reds in late September after a disappointing season in which Cincinnati finished 77–8

The Toronto Blue Jays today announced that David Bell has been hired as Vice President, Baseball Operations & Assistant General Manager. Bell will oversee the Player Development and Physical & Mental Performance departments,