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Pujols shut down following impressive season
- Updated: October 1, 2016
ANAHEIM — Albert Pujols and the Angels have decided to shut down the slugger for the final three games of the season. Pujols has been playing through plantar fasciitis in his right foot for an extended period.
“I think it’s in his best interests not to push this thing anymore, and I think it’s the right decision,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said before Friday night’s series opener against the Astros.
Pujols had tests on his right foot this week and had a “shock wave procedure” on the arch in the foot on Thursday, according to Scioscia. The Angels don’t anticipate Pujols needing offseason surgery.
“It’s just a process to try and promote healing; that’s it,” Scioscia said.
Pujols entered Friday fourth in the Majors with 119 RBIs. The 36-year-old played in 152 games, hitting .268/.323/.457 with 19 doubles and 31 home runs.
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