Napoli was a veteran of 12 MLB seasons (2006-17) with four different teams. He didn't take long to get into coaching afterward.

The early-aughts Cincinnati Reds were decidedly not good. No bueno. From 2001 through 2009 they never once finished higher than 3rd in the NL Central, finished dead last on five occasions, and only once won so many as 80 games in a season (just 80,

Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall suggested the team's 2026 payroll will mirror its 2025 payroll. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

As the Reds begin crafting their plans for the 2026 season, Cincinnati has made a major league addition to their bullpen.

Brad Mills, 68, retired after a final season as Terry Francona's bench coach. Mike Napoli and Willie Harris were promoted in staff shuffle for 2026.

Although all of manager Terry Francona's coaches were invited to remain on his staff for the Reds next season, a few changes were announced on Monday. Willie Harris was named as Cincinnati's new third-base coach.

Super Two status is a rule that allows certain players to become arbitration-eligible one year earlier than usual. Normally, players need three full years of MLB service time to qualify for arbitration.