In a rather shocking move, the Los Angeles Angels will be releasing Albert Pujols, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Audacy Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman confirmed the report.
Pujols is in the final year of a 10-year/$254 million contract that he signed with the Angels ahead of the 2012 season. Given that he's slashed just .198/.250/.372 and hasn't posted a positive fWAR since the 2016 season, this shouldn't be that shocking of a development on the surface. Still, this is a 10-time All-Star and three-time National League MVP - it is at least a bit surprising that the Angels didn't just ride things out for the remainder of the final year of his career.
It feels very likely that this transaction will bring a conclusion to Pujols' career, split between the St. Louis Cardinals and Angels. Pujols spent his first 11 seasons in St. Louis, helping the Cardinals to win two World Series titles. If this is it, Pujols will finish fifth in MLB history with 667 career home runs.
We will have more on this story as it develops...
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