ANAHEIM – With his 2016 season over, Albert Pujols is looking forward to turning back the clock in 2017.
Pujols, who played his last game of the season on Monday, underwent what Manager Mike Scioscia called a “shockwave” treatment for his plantar fasciitis on Thursday.
The idea was to get the healing started as soon as possible. Pujols, who said he does not need any other procedures, is hoping a normal winter can help him return to being a regular first baseman in 2017.
“I’m going to be ready to play first base,” Pujols said Friday.