Slugger Albert Pujols could make a comeback this year with the St. Louis Cardinals, the team he started his major league career with in 2001.
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According to MLB.com, the 42-year-old athlete will soon sign a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Missouri organization. In addition, the right-handed hitter would act mainly as a substitute, he who has been the subject of retirement rumors in recent months. Having played in the Dominican Republic professional league during the winter, he kept a door open for participation in the 2022 season.
A three-time National League MVP, Pujols had a .236 batting average with the Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers last year, hitting 17 home runs and 50 RBIs in 109 games. He has 679 long balls to his name in 2,971 big league games.
