Albert Pujols did not play Wednesday night against Chicago. He started at designated hitter Thursday night against the White Sox and was at DH again for the opener of a three-game series against Toronto on Friday night.
That's three straight games that the Angels slugger who prides himself on his defense did not play first base, which would normally raise questions about the health of a 35-year-old who was slowed by knee and foot injuries in 2012 and 2013 and relies heavily on his legs for his power.
But Pujols, who entered Friday with a .