Legendary first baseman Albert Pujols confirmed Monday he will retire following the 2022 MLB season.
The 10-time All-Star brought his career full circle when he signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he spent his first 11 years. Beyond the sentimental pull, bringing Pujols back serves a practical purpose for St. Louis with MLB adopting the universal designated hitter.
ESPN Stats & InfoAlbert Pujols and the Cardinals reportedly agreed to a one-year deal Sunday night, pending a physical.<br><br>"The Machine" spent the first 11 seasons of his career with St.