Albert Pujols is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.

Pujols is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.

Analysis:

As is custom the day after a division-clinching win, manager Mike Scioscia is resting his regulars after securing the AL West crown Wednesday night. Efren Navarro will take over at first base, with Brennan Boesch batting third in Pujols' absence.