Terry Francona isn't the only one coming out of retirement. His longtime friend, bench coach Brad Mills, is also back in the game, after taking several years off to be with his family following the passing of his grandson.

Former Houston Astros manager Brad Mills, a former college and big-league teammate of Terry Francona, rejoins his close pal on Cincinnati Reds staff.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) throws out Miami Marlins left fielder Bryan De La Cruz (14) in the fourth inning of the MLB baseball game between Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK