Cron was recalled by the Diamondbacks on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Cron started just one of the first six games of the season after making the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster, but he'll rejoin the team after Andy Young was optioned to alternate camp Monday. The 27-year-old should continue to serve mainly as infield depth while he's on the 28-man roster. However, he's starting Monday's game against the Athletics, batting eighth as the designated hitter.

Cron was optioned to the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Cron made just one start over Arizona's first six games this season and went 0-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts. He'll get the chance to continue developing at the alternate training site after catcher Daulton Varsho was added to the 30-man roster Thursday.

Cron started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's 4-3 win over San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

Cron stepped into the DH role as Christian Walker was given the day off. He's part of the group that includes Walker and Jake Lamb that will share first base and DH.

Cron (hamstring) made his season debut Saturday, entering as a pinch hitter and striking out for catcher Stephen Vogt in the seventh inning of a 5-1 loss to San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

Cron was hobbled by the hamstring issue over the final week of summer camp, but his appearance Saturday indicates the injury is no longer a concern. Cron is third on the depth chart at first base and will also get at-bats as a designated hitter.

Cron (hamstring) took multiple at-bats while the Diamondbacks worked out in Anaheim on Tuesday in preparation for Friday's opener in San Diego, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cron traveled with the team for its two-game exhibition series against the Dodgers, but he did not participate in either game. He will be ready to play in Friday's opener against the Padres. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Cron's teammate and starting first baseman, Christian Walker (groin), will join the team in San Diego, but it's not yet known if Walker will be available to work in the field.

Cron (hamstring) traveled to Los Angeles on Sunday for the Diamondbacks' two-game exhibition set against the Dodgers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cron did not play Sunday and is not expected to play Monday against the Dodgers, but he could see action Tuesday when the Diamonbacks play an intrasquad game in Anaheim. His presence on the trip is a good sign that he'll be ready for the season-opener Friday in San Diego.

Cron (hamstring) took three at-bats Saturday against live pitching but was not allowed to run the bases, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cron has battled a sore hamstring since Wednesday, which makes his status for Opening Day unclear. Both Cron and Christian Walker (groin) are in the same position entering the final week before the regular season kicks off July 24 in San Diego.

Cron (hamstring) is expected to swing a bat Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks have a pair of first baseman dealing with injury. Along with Cron, starter Christian Walker (groin) is hoping to get back into action this weekend. Neither injury sounds serious.

Cron is considered day-to-day with a sore left hamstring, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury appears minor since the 27-year-old is considered day-to-day, but the specifics of the issue remain unclear. Cron figures to benefit from the implementation of the universal DH this season, though he now has just over a week to move past the hamstring injury before Opening Day.

Cron was added to the Diamondbacks' 60-man player pool.

EDGE Analysis

Cron's power bat will be part of the players the Diamondbacks can call upon in 2020. With the designated hitter coming to the National League, there's a natural landing spot for the right-handed hitting Cron, who is expected to share the role with lefty Jake Lamb.