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.