Reds manager Bell misses game with minor medical procedure
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell is missing a game because of an undisclosed minor medical procedure. Bench coach Freddie Benavides is the acting manager for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Benavides has been Bell’s bench coach for five seasons. The Reds are 3-2 and were scheduled to have an off day, but Thursday’s game was rained out. Bell was expected to return to the bench for Saturday’s game.