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

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,