PT TODAY: Pujols' injury leaves void in LAA

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Angels | Albert Pujols on disabled list
Los Angeles Angels 1B Albert Pujols (knee) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday, Aug. 30, because of a left knee injury. The team also recalled C José Briceño from Class AAA Salt Lake.   Source: MLBRosterMoves
 
BHQ take: Pujols will miss the remainder of 2018, leaving a load of 1B/DH time available. Initial word is that Jefry Marte and Kaleb Cowart will initially take over first base duties, but Jose Miguel Fernandez is another good bet for a September call-up. And prospect Matt Thaiss—.281/.336/.472 through 508 AB between Double-A and Triple-A is another...

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