C.J. CRON NEWS

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

Remains sidelined Tuesday Cron (back) remains out of the lineup Tuesday at Washington.

Impact Cron has been sidelined since last Friday because of lower-back tightness, though he was able to do some pregame work Monday and will probably do the same Tuesday. Michael Toglia is starting at first base and batting seventh versus the Nationals.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to action Rockies manager Bud Black said Monday that Cron (back) is "getting closer" to a return to the lineup, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Cron is missing a third straight start Monday because of lower-back tightness, but he was able to take some swings in the batting cage, run some light sprints and play catch pregame. The first baseman is widely expected to be on the trade block this week, so the Rockies no doubt want to see him back and healthy as he auditions for contenders.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Monday Cron (back) is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Nationals.

Impact Cron will miss a third game in a row as he continues to nurse lower-back tightness. Michael Toglia will draw the start at first base and bat seventh in the series opener with Washington.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Sunday Cron (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 33-year-old was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a back issue and will be sidelined for a second straight game. Michael Toglia will receive another start at first base Sunday in Cron's absence.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back stiffness Cron's absence from the lineup Saturday against Miami is due to back stiffness, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Cron's late scratch looked potentially like a development which foreshadowed a trade, as the veteran is in the final year of his contract and could make for a fairly interesting rental. It remains entirely possible that he'll spend the last two months of the season elsewhere, but a move doesn't seem imminent following the news that he's dealing with a minor injury. Michael Toglia will handle first base Saturday.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Cron was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The Rockies have yet to announce a reason for Cron's absence. It could be injury or illness, though at this time of year, it could also indicate that a trade is coming. Cron owns a sub-par 92 wRC+ this season but could still be attractive as a rental, especially as he's been in great form recently, homering four times in his last five games. Michael Toglia will take over for him at first base.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in victory Cron went 2-for-5 with a homer in the Rockies' defeat of the Marlins on Friday.

Impact Cron opened the game's scoring with a two-run shot to left-center off Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett in the top of the first inning and then later added a single off right-hander Dylan Floro in the top of the eighth. The 33-year-old slugger has appeared in only 53 games this season due to injuries, but he's generally been a reliable source of power when healthy, now with 11 home runs and 31 RBI in limited action.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wraps up strong homestand Cron went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Cron accounted for the Rockies' lone run of the game with his 10th homer of the season. He started five of the team's six games during the homestand and went deep three times to go along with six RBI and six runs scored. Cron's overall line has been limited due to a lengthy absence caused by a back injury, though he now boasts a .215 ISO across 202 plate appearances -- in line with his career norm.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks grand slam in win Cron went 1-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Yankees.

Impact Cron put the Rockies ahead 5-3 with his eighth-inning blast, his second in as many games. The first baseman is batting a solid .314 (11-for-35) in July, lifting his season slash line to .250/.293/.451 through 50 contests. He's added nine homers, 28 RBI, 28 runs scored and 10 doubles over 198 plate appearances.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops homer in loss Cron went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Cron has four multi-hit efforts over nine games in July, but he's also gone hitless three times this month. The first baseman has added two of his eight homers this season in that stretch. He's at a decent .251/.295/.441 slash line with 24 RBI, 26 runs scored and 10 doubles through 49 contests overall.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps homerless stretch Cron went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Cron has hit well since returning from the injured list June 27, collecting nine hits across 25 at-bats. However, prior to going yard for his seventh homer of the season Wednesday, he had only one extra-base hit since being activated. While Cron's overall numbers have declined from recent seasons, he's striking out at only a 21.3 percent clip and also has a 15.6 percent barrel rate -- both of which suggest he could be in line for better results in the second half.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Cron is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Cron recently returned from a six-week absence due to back spasms and will sit Sunday after making five straight starts. The 33-year-old has gone 6-for-17 with a double, a walk, an RBI and four runs since he returned from the injured list. Elehuris Montero will man first base in the series finale versus Detroit.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Cron went 0-for-3 on Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Cron returned from a six-week absence caused by back spasms. He served as the designated hitter and hit fifth while Elehuris Montero stuck in the lineup at first base. Lefty Clayton Kershaw was on the mound, pushing Nolan Jones to the bench -- though he is likely to swap places with Montero when facing righties.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list The Rockies reinstated Cron (back) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Back spasms sent Cron to the injured list May 15, and now returns to the active roster after two rehab games in rookie ball. Cron was slashing .228/.277/.426 prior to getting hurt, and he'll presumably return to his everyday role at first base. Michael Toglia was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Cron (back) said Thursday that he's still experiencing pain in his lower back, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Cron also acknowledged that there is no timetable for his return to Colorado's active roster. He's been on the injured list since mid-May due to lingering back issues and hasn't responded well to a period of rest and treatment. Nolan Jones is getting a lot of run at first base for the Rockies in Cron's absence.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Week away from activity Rockies manager Bud Black said Tuesday that Cron (back) is at least a week away from beginning baseball activities, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Cron has been on the shelf since mid-May due to lingering discomfort in his lower back and there remains no timetable for his return to the active roster. Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero are currently drawing the majority of starts at first base for Colorado, with a few Mike Moustakas sightings sprinkled into the mix.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing swinging workouts Cron (back) is expected to begin taking swings soon, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Cron has moved along more slowly than expected in his recovery from a bout of lower back spasms, which sent him to the 10-day IL exactly 10 days ago. A return in early June is the best-case scenario. Michael Toglia and Mike Moustakas have been sharing starts at first base in Cron's absence.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume activities Cron (back) has yet to resume baseball activities, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Cron has already missed a week of action with lower-back spasms but remains limited to just receiving treatment to this point. He'll be eligible for activation from the injured list later this week, but it sounds like it could be a while longer than that. Mike Moustakas and Michael Toglia have been handling first base in Cron's absence.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies place 1B C.J. Cron (back) on IL The Colorado Rockies placed both first baseman C.J. Cron (back spasms) and right-hander Nick Mears (left oblique strain) on the injured list

MAY 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM