Dodgers make it official and announce Pujols signing

The Dodgers announced the signing of Albert Pujols on Monday morning, days after coming to terms with the future Hall of Famer. A video conference call is scheduled with reporters at 1:30 p.m. PDT. Pujols will then be in uniform, wearing No. 55, against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the club transferred right-hander Tony Gonsolin to the 60-day injured list. Gonsolin was placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury April 4, retroactive to April 1, meaning he can’t return for at least another two weeks. Gonsolin threw a twoinning simulated game last week. He’s expected to log a three-inning outing this week and build up to four innings before potentially joining the Dodgers.

More transactions are in the works Monday. The club is also expected to add infielder/outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo and reliever David Price to the active roster. Corresponding moves to the active roster are required for the two players. The team also needs to create another spot on the 40-man roster for Tsutsugo.

The Angels unexpectedly designated Pujols for assignment May 6 and released him Thursday after clearing waivers. He batted .198 with a .622 on-base-plus-slugging percentage and five home runs in 92 plate appearances this season. He was seven for his last 43 before parting ways with the Angels.

The Dodgers will pay him approximately $430,000 — the prorated share of the $570,500 league minimum. The Angels remain responsible for the rest of his $30million salary in the final year of his 10year, $240-million contract.