Los Angeles Angels

May 6, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Career stats of Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (5) are displayed near an entrance to Angel Stadium. The Angels designated Albert Pujols for assignment today, leaving the 41-year-oldÕs playing future in limbo. Pujols was in the final year of his historic 10-year, $253 million contract. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Albert Pujols and the salary compensation system

Rating Albert Pujols among the greats

MLB: Three Best Fits For Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols

Los Angeles Angels: The end of the line for Albert Pujols

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 28: Chris Rodriguez #73 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Finding a role for Chris Rodriguez

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 25: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a home run in the eighth inning Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 25, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Shohei Ohtani matches Babe Ruth

Apr 23, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) attempts to steal second base during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Shohei Ohtani finally plays in the field

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 10: Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway gathers baseballs while wearing a mask before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 10, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: What is happening with Mickey Callaway?

Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim attempts to steal third base during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 12, 2015 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Josh Barber/Angels Baseball LP/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Albert Pujols’ mindset is expanding his skillset

DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - APRIL 08: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates a home run with third base coach Brian Butterfield #55 during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during the season home opener at TD Ballpark on April 08, 2021 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Mike Trout – the future home run king

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

LA Angels: It’s time for Shohei Ohtani to win an MVP

TEMPE, ARIZONA - MARCH 18: David Fletcher #22 of the Los Angeles Angels leans back to avoid a high inside pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of the MLB spring training baseball game at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 18, 2021 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels lock up another piece of core with David Fletcher

Mar 17, 2021; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) bats against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels hope that this year will be different

TEMPE, ARIZONA - MARCH 16: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels laps the bases in the second inning against the Cleveland Indians during the MLB spring training baseball game at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 16, 2021 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Shohei Ohtani pulling rare double duty for Los Angeles Angels

TEMPE, ARIZONA - MARCH 18: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning of the MLB spring training baseball game at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 18, 2021 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Mike Trout might get even better

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels runs to second base after hitting a double during the first inning of the first game of a double header against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 05, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Mike Trout: Future Hall of Famer… even at his worst

TEMPE, ARIZONA - MARCH 16: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels smiles before the game against the Cleveland Indians during the MLB spring training baseball game at Tempe Diablo Stadium on March 16, 2021 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Put Shohei Ohtani in bubble wrap until Opening Day

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 06: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches during the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium on June 6, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Shohei Ohtani ready to unleash the full power of Sho Time in 2021

Mar 1, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols against the Chicago White Sox during a Spring Training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Albert Pujols to platoon at first

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the second inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 2, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Shohei Ohtani off to hot pitching start

Sep 12, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) celebrates his RBI double in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Pujols becomes the 5th all time doubles hitter in MLB history. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Time for Albert Pujols to come clean about age

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 2, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Shohei Ohtani Should Pitch But Not Start

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels adjusts his arm sleeve on the mound during the second inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 2, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Shohei Ohtani has his velocity back

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Albert Pujols should have retired after last year

PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels gets ready in the batters box during a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on March 10, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Shohei Ohtani takes unique approach to offseason training

Mike Trout, LA Angels. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels All-Time Roster

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels runs to first base after he hit a ground ball back to the pitcher in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 19, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels say all systems go for Shohei Ohtani

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels runs off the field after he was caught trying to steal second base at Dodger Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels setting up future extension with Shohei Ohtani