DR HQ: Two power bats down

Albert Pujols (1B, LA)
Injury: Torn fascia, left foot
DL date:July 27
Estimated DL time: Conventional wisdom indicates he is done for the year. If a couple of weeks allows it to heal enough that he could DH, he could return in September, though that is a long shot right now.
Estimated 2013 effect upon return: Restricted playing time if he does return in 2013.

Mike Zunino (C, SEA)
Injury: Fractured hamate bone, left hand
DL date: July 26
Estimated DL time: He’ll have surgery early next week and is expected to mix roughly six weeks.
Estimated 2013 effect upon return:  A slight down turn in his offensive production is possible.

Drew Pomeranz (LHP, COL)
Injury: Biceps tendinitis,left arm
DL date: July 23
Estimated DL time: If he...

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