Reds may keep Nick Krall but a coaching shakeup looms for 2027

The Cincinnati Reds plan to retain president of baseball operations Nick Krall and manager Terry Francona into 2027, though both decisions have drawn criticism from fans. However, the organization is expected to make significant coaching changes, with hitting coach Chris Valaika and pitching coach Derek Johnson identified as the most vulnerable. Valaika's tenure has been marked by poor situational hitting despite an increase in home runs, while Johnson, currently on leave since May, failed to address pitcher Nick Lodolo's recurring blister problems stemming from his breaking ball grip. The Reds' pitching staff has struggled significantly this season, with starters posting a 4.93 ERA (27th) and the bullpen at 4.82 ERA (25th).

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