The longest home runs in the Statcast era
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Red Sox release veteran 1B C.J. Cron The Boston Red Sox released veteran first baseman C.J.Cron on Sunday and informed pitchers Joely Rodriguez and Justin Slaten that they made...
MARCH 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Healthy Cron makes bid for Red Sox's roster FORT MYERS, Fla. -- While it hasn’t been a typical offseason and Spring Training for slugger C.J. Cron, he hopes to be a difference maker wi...
MARCH 11 • MLB.COM
Four things to know about infielder C.J. Cron, whom the Red Sox signed to a minor league deal - The Boston Globe Cron, 34, has played for five major league teams over 10 seasons.
MARCH 4 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Red Sox sign veteran 1B C.J. Cron The Boston Red Sox signed veteran first baseman C.J.Cron on Sunday to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.Cron began...
MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
First baseman C.J. Cron agrees to minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox
First baseman CMARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list The Angels placed Cron on the 10-day injured list Sunday with lower back inflammation.
Impact Cron's back injury has bothered him all season, and his most-recent move to the injured list will keep him out for the rest of the year, as there is just eight days remaining in the regular season. He'll finish 2023 with 12 homers and 37 RBI alongside a .248/.295/.434 slash line through 278 plate appearances. Mike Moustakas (forearm) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated Saturday Cron (back) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Cron last played Aug. 15 but has been activated to take the roster spot of Shohei Ohtani (oblique). With both Ohtani and Mike Trout (wrist) sidelined, Cron should have the chance to earn at-bats as the designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes BP Cron (back) took batting practice Monday and remains hopeful to return from the 10-day injured list before the end of the season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register report...
Impact Though Cron is now partaking in baseball activities for the first time since landing on the 10-day injured list Aug. 18 with low back inflammation, the Angels will likely proceed cautiously with the 33-year-old, who has dealt with recurring back problems all season. Prior to landing on the IL, Cron had been serving as the Halos' everyday first baseman, but with the team having faded from playoff contention, he's unlikely to reclaim a major role once activated. Instead, look for rookie Nolan Schanuel to continue serving as Anaheim's top option at first base the rest of the way.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yet to resume baseball activities Cron (back) is still experiencing soreness and hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, the Associated Press reports.
Impact Cron is eligible to be activated after going on the 10-day IL on Aug. 18, but he doesn't appear to be particularly close to a return. The veteran first baseman was diagnosed with lower-back inflammation prior to hitting the injured list, and he had been struggling since joining the Angels at the end of July, slashing just .217/.280/.283 with one homer, five RBI and a 4:14 BB:K over 14 contests. The Angels have fallen 10.5 games out of an AL wild-card spot with the season winding down, so they probably won't rush Cron back and may continue to start rookie Nolan Schanuel (illness) at first base even if Cron is able to return.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on 10-day IL The Angels placed Cron on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 16, with lower-back inflammation.
Impact This back discomfort first popped up last weekend and Cron will now be sidelined until at least next Saturday. The 33-year-old first baseman has batted just .217/.280/.283 with one home run in 14 games (50 plate appearances) since being acquired from the Rockies ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back injury still an issue Cron was set to have his ailing back re-evaluated Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Cron has started just one of the last four games and wasn't available to play off the bench in the Angels' most recent contest Wednesday due to a nagging back issue which dates back to earlier this season when he was with the Rockies. With the news that Nolan Schanuel is being called up, it's possible Cron will be the corresponding move for that transaction. Even without the injury, Cron likely would be facing a dip in playing time upon Schanuel's arrival.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Wednesday Cron is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.
Impact Cron went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored Tuesday versus Texas after sitting out Sunday and Monday due to back tightness. Maybe it's still an issue. Mike Moustakas will start at first base and bat cleanup for the Angels on Wednesday.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Tuesday Cron (back) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Cron sat out the past two games due to back tightness but will rejoin the starting nine Tuesday at Texas. The 33-year-old has struggled to a .523 OPS in 13 games since being acquired from the Rockies ahead of the trade deadline.
AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Cron (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.
Impact Cron will work as a reserve for the second time in as many days due to the sore back he is dealing with. He was able to pinch hit Sunday, so he might not be out of the lineup much longer.
AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Managing back tightness Cron has been dealing with back tightness, which was a factor in his removal during the sixth inning of Saturday's game and his absence from Sunday's lineup, Jeff Fletcher of The O...
Impact Angels manager Phil Nevin indicated after Saturday's loss that he was bothered by how Cron looked while getting out of the way of a pitch, leading to the first baseman's early removal from the contest. Cron has just three hits while striking out 11 times over his past 22 at-bats, though it's not clear if the back issue has anything to do with those struggles. The veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sits down Sunday Cron isn't in the Angels' lineup Sunday against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Cron hasn't performed to his usual standard since joining the Angels, slashing just .190/.261/.262 across 46 plate appearances in 12 games. He'll take a day off Sunday while Mike Moustakas fills in at first base, allowing Eduardo Escobar to start at third.
AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits first homer with new club Cron went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's loss against the Astros.
Impact Cron's second-inning home run was his first since returning to the organization with whom he made his major-league debut in 2014. Cron has played in every game for the Angels since being traded from the Rockies on July 31. He holds a .222 batting average over 36 at-bats in 11 games since the trade.
AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Cron is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Mariners.
Impact Cron started all six games at first base since being acquired by the Halos last weekend, and he'll receive a day off after going 5-for-23 with three walks, three RBI and four runs during that span. Mike Moustakas will move over to first base while Eduardo Escobar receives a start at the hot corner.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Rockies trade C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk to Angels for pitching prospects The Rockies have followed through on their pledge to add much-needed pitching depth.
JULY 31, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM
Angels acquire C.J. Cron, Randal Grichuk in trade with Colorado for 2 minor leaguers
The Los Angeles Angels have reacquired slugger CJULY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealt to Halos Cron and Randal Grichuk were traded from the Rockies to the Angels on Sunday in exchange for Jake Madden and Mason Albright, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cron spent his first four major-league seasons with the Angels, and he'll return to the organization as the team attempts to bolster its roster ahead of the trade deadline. The 33-year-old has missed some time due to injuries this year but has slashed .259/.300/.473 with 11 home runs, 32 RBI and 31 runs over 55 games. Cron should have an opportunity to carve out an everyday role with the Angels as long as he remains healthy down the stretch.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Friday Cron (back) is serving as the Rockies' designated hitter and batting fifth Friday against the Athletics, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
Impact Cron wound up missing a full week due to lower-back tightness, but he's ready to rock for Colorado's three-game weekend series versus Oakland. The 33-year-old slugger has slashed .255/.299/.480 with 11 homers and 31 RBI in 53 games this season.
JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out until Friday Cron (back) said he doesn't expect to return to the lineup until Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cron will miss a fourth straight game Tuesday at Washington due to lower-back tightness and probably won't play in Wednesday's series finale either. Colorado has a scheduled team off day Thursday before opening a three-game weekend set Friday against the Athletics. Michael Toglia has been filling in at first base.
JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
