He’ll start at first base and bat cleanup on Saturday against Rangers left-hander Kolby Allard, a role in which the 41-year-old Pujols has thrived this season.
“We feel his body, his swing, the efficiency in his swing, is better than it has been in the past.
Since Bellinger, McKinstry, and Pollock returned, Pujols’ playing time has been more as a reserve, starting just two of the last eight games.
Pujols didn’t start on Friday, but played the final eight innings at first base and got two more hits, including another home run against a left-hander.
The only two Dodgers all season with more homers against southpaws are Max Muncy , both with more than double the PA of Pujols.
But I think he’s a guy that’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer who’s excited to be here.
With Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger out of Saturday’s lineup as expected after their injuries suffered Friday, Andy Burns — who was called up earlier Saturday — starts at second base.
Gavin Lux gets a previously-planned day off as well in the midst of nine straight game days, and Chris Taylor is at shortstop.