MLB Rumors: Skip Schumaker, David Ross Eyed by Reds to Replace David Bell as Manager

The Cincinnati Reds are targeting multiple options to fill the team's vacancy at manager.

According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, former Miami Marlins skipper Skip Schumaker is Cincinnati's "No. 1 target" for the position. Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross is also "expected" to receive an interview with the team.

The Reds fired former manager David Bell on Sept. 22 in the midst of an underwhelming season that saw the team miss the postseason for the fourth consecutive year. With 85 losses, Cincinnati will also finish with a worse record than the team's 82-80 mark in 2023.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Saturday that Schumaker told Marlins players that he miss Miami's final two games due to a family issue and would not be back with the organization in 2025.

Although the Marlins sit at 61-100 this season, they won 84 games in 2023. Schumaker was rewarded for the effort, winning last season's NL Manager of the Year award.

Ross was fired by the Cubs after narrowly missing the postseason in 2023. He made progress with Chicago before his exit, as the team's win total increased in each of his final three years as manager.

The cost of hiring a new manager will likely factor into Cincinnati's decision-making process, as Bell is still owed $4.9 million over the next two years (h/t Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer).

As the Reds begin their search for a new manager, Schumaker and Ross are reportedly at the top of their list.