Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols has been cleared to hit off a tee as he continues his rehabilitation from November surgery to repair the plantar plate in his right foot, according to a Fox Sports report.
The reported news does not accelerate the initial timetable of Pujols' return to baseball activities in late March, but the team is pleased with the three-time National League MVP's progress. Per that timetable, the Angels expected that Pujols will start the season on the disabled list.
Pujols, 36, gutted out 602 at-bats in 2015 while playing through the plantar fascia injury.