Molina remains hopeful about making a trip to Busch Stadium some time this year, but his family schedule is the priority.

In an interview with Katie Woo of The Athletic on Monday, Molina explained his temporary absence from the Cardinals, where he signed on as a special assistant to John Mozeliak in the winter of 2023. “I’ve been away from my family for many years,” Molina said. “I decided to take a break and put them as my priority right now.”

Cardinals legend Yadier Molina wants to be a manager so badly he would even do it with the hated Chicago Cubs.