Descalso: Cardinals' Bench Coach in Demand

0:00It's April 28th. MLB News today starts now, AI-powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. The St. Louis Cardinals are surprising folks this season with solid play, locking in manager Ali Marmel on a two-year extension through the 20. 28th season, that means no drama for them amid all the managerial firings around baseball. But their bench coach, Daniel Desk also, is popping up as a hot candidate. Over the weekend, the Boston Red Sox dumped Alex Kora, handing interim duties to Chad Tracy. Then Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies' Legoe of Rob Thompson. Folks like Tyler Keppner from The Athletic are listing potential replacements and Desk also made the cut from the Cardinals. At just 39 years old, Desk also brings real value. He was a steady player for a decade, won a World Series ring with St. Louis and has coached there the last three seasons after a front-office gig. With the Diamondbacks. For Boston, he is a natural fit.

1:01The Red Sox grabbed pitcher Sonny Gray and catcher Wilson Contreras from the Cardinals this off season, so Desk also could link back up with those. Familiar faces on a young squad, needing that winning vibe. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros are stumbling with the worst record in the American League. If they act Joe Espada, a fresh voice like Desk also could inject energy into their veteran group. Keep an eye on this, as St. Louis might have to fight to hold on to their rising star.