C.J. Cron
1B FA
Tue 7/25/23 4:10 PM

Cron (back) said he doesn't expect to return to the lineup until Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Tue 7/25/23 3:54 PM

Cron (back) remains out of the lineup Tuesday at Washington.
EDGE Analysis
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 try the same Tuesday. Michael Toglia is starting at first base and batting seventh versus the Nationals.

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Mon 7/24/23 6:12 PM

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

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Mon 7/24/23 3:29 PM

Cron (back) is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Sun 7/23/23 11:07 AM

Cron (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to low-back stiffness and will be sidelined for a second straight game. Michael Toglia will receive another start at first base Sunday in Cron's absence.

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Sat 7/22/23 1:14 PM

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

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Sat 7/22/23 12:48 PM

Cron was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
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 subpar 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.

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Fri 7/21/23 9:41 PM

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

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Thu 7/20/23 12:47 AM

Cron went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Cron
1B FA
Mon 7/17/23 12:25 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.