Albert Pujols Says He's Divorcing Wife Deidre Days After Her Brain Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols mentioned Monday he’s submitting for divorce from his spouse, Deidre, who had a mind tumor eliminated simply days in the past. Pujols, a near-certain Corridor of Famer, conceded that his timing was awkward.

“I notice this isn't probably the most opportune time with Opening Day approaching and different household occasions which have just lately taken place,” the participant mentioned in a assertion launched by his agent. “These conditions are by no means straightforward and isn’t one thing that simply occurred in a single day.”

On Sunday, Deidre Pujols praised docs “who saved my life and cared for me after such a serious surgical procedure” in an Instagram put up.

The Cardinals veteran discovered that final week’s operation was successful through a textual content he obtained throughout an exhibition sport. He thanked followers for his or her effectively needs, although maybe tellingly he didn't plan to go away the Cardinals’ coaching camp and journey to California to be along with her, The Related Press reported beforehand.

The couple has been married for 22 years.

“I'm grateful for the 5 stunning kids that we introduced into this world and stay dedicated to elevating them in a loving and protected setting,” he added within the assertion.

HuffPost was unable to succeed in Deidre Pujols for remark.

After splitting 2021 between the Angels and Dodgers, Pujols is coming into his twenty second and sure remaining season with the staff for which he performed in his first 11 years within the league. He signed a one-year contract for a reported $2.5 million with St. Louis.

Pujols ranks fifth on the all-time residence run record with 679.

Albert Pujols and his wife, Deidre, pictured in a 2019 photo, have five children.
Albert Pujols and his spouse, Deidre, pictured in a 2019 picture, have 5 kids.
Michael Loccisano through Getty Photographs

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