The St. Louis Cardinals have already determined that they'll retain manager Oli Marmol in 2026. However, franchise legend Yadier Molina has teased a potential return to the dugout.

That won't be happening in 2026 though. The Cardinals currently have no plans to add Molina to their coaching staff, via Katie Woo of The Athletic.

“The Cardinals do not currently expect Yadier Molina to be a part of next year's coaching staff, but remain open to finding a role for Molina within the org,” Woo wrote.

Molina twice served as a guest coach for the Cardinals in 2025. Furthermore, he has served as a manager of the Navegantes del Magallanes in the Venezuela Professional Baseball League. Molina was also the manager of Puerto Rico's 2023 World Baseball Classic Team. Article Continues Below

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