Los Angeles Angels release Albert Pujols
By Braulio Perez
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Where in the heck did this come from? That's what many Los Angeles Angels fans are asking themselves right now after the club announced that future Hall-of-Fame slugger Albert Pujols had been released.
Pujols, who arrived to the club in 2012, was in the last year of his massive 10-year contract. Now, instead of closing out the contract, he'll look to sign with a new team to finish out the 2021 campaign.
The #Angels announced today that the Club has designated Albert Pujols for assignment. pic.twitter.com/SCRz78kXcf
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 6, 2021
Before arriving to the Angels, Pujols was a three-time NL MVP while suiting up for the St. Louis Cardinals, winning the World Series with the team twice. Now, we'll see where he lands next.