This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals as Cardinals-Yadier Molina Reunion Explained: Why Legend Returned Now. The St. Louis Cardinals recently brought Yadier Molina back to town to help coach throughout the weekend.

A familiar face will be in the St. Louis Cardinals' dugout on Friday night when they begin a weekend series at home against the Chicago Cubs (GameTracker). Longtime catcher Yadier Molina, who retired after the 2022 season,

Yadier Molina is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals’ dugout this weekend for the first time since his 19-year playing career ended in 2022.