Pujols is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
Pujols will head to the bench for a breather after starting the past eight games, going 9-for-32 (.281) with a homer and six RBI over that stretch. Luis Valbuena will start at first base and hit fifth in his stead.
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