When Albert Pujols cleared waivers and became a free agent after being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, many speculated that he could look to finish his career with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The future Hall of Famer instead opted to stay in Southern California and sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the remainder of the 2021 season. With his usual No. 5 already taken by Corey Seager, Pujols is wearing No. 55 for the first time in his career.
The jersey number was last worn by Russell Martin in 2019 but resonates most with Orel Hershiser, who donned it during his 13 seasons with the Dodgers.