Albert Pujols to the White Sox? Manager Tony La Russa all but ruled it out.
Speaking before Friday night’s game against the Royals in Kansas City, La Russa said “there’s not a fit here, unfortunately” for Pujols to join the Sox. Designated for assignment Thursday by the Angels, Pujols will soon be a free agent and there was some speculation he might be reunited with La Russa.
That won’t be happening.
Though the Sox need reinforcements after the long-term injuries to Luis Robert and Eloy Jimenez, they appear set at first base and designated hitter with Jose Abreu and Yermin Mercedes, respectively. They can also use Zack Collins or Yasmani Grandal at first, and the DH spot can be used by anybody else who needs to get off their feet but stay in the lineup.
Still, La Russa had nothing but praise for the future Hall of Famer.
“If somebody acquires him they’ll get a very determined [player],” La Russa said. “A very determined Albert is... I hope it’s in another league or a different division because I would never underestimate him.”
