This week, we saw a veteran making a slight change of scenery: the Dodgers announced on Saturday that they signed future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols to a one-year, major league contract. The 41-year-old was designated for assignment by the Angels on May 6, and cleared waivers on Thursday.
This move by the Dodgers was a bit of a head-scratcher as Pujols’ defense and production have fallen off in the last few years. They certainly won’t be replacing top hitter and defender Max Muncy at first base, but a number of injuries have befallen their position players, straining their depth.