Rockies’ C.J. Cron is healthy, ready to stake assert at to start with foundation

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In December 2018, Daniel Murphy signed a two-calendar year, $24 million no cost-agent deal to turn into the Rockies’ first baseman.

That didn’t go so effectively.

Now the Rockies — who did not signal a single massive-league free agent this offseason — are striving the overall economy technique. They signed veterans C.J. Cron, 31, and Greg Fowl, 28, to minimal league specials in hopes they can engage in their way on to the group throughout spring instruction.

Far more than once, manager Bud Black has praised Colorado’s conclusion to signal Cron, who has shown power in his right-handed bat throughout his job.

Cron strike 30 property operates with Tampa in 2018 and 25 with Minnesota ’19, even with staying slowed by a ideal thumb injury a lot of the season. Very last 12 months with Detroit, nevertheless, was a misplaced year. He strike four property runs in 52 plate appearances just before he injured his left knee fielding a grounder and had season-ending surgery to mend his knee cap.

“The Rockies gave me a chance to be an day-to-day player and I’m super pumped for the possibility,” Cron claimed Monday. “The knee is superior. I have been very clear for a month-and-a-50 % now. Up until eventually then it was all rehab, but because then it is been normal offseason exercise routines. I’m 100% all set to go.”

This will be the initial time Cron, who broke into the majors with the Angels, has played in the National League, indicating he’ll have to confirm he’s a lot more than a designated hitter if he’s likely to gain the occupation.

“When you’re a youthful participant and you occur up enjoying at the rear of a person named Albert Pujols, the possibility is not rather heading to be there on the defensive aspect of the ball,” Cron mentioned. “Albert’s a good dude. He helped me a lot, but he played to start with base, and it is as easy as that. I’ve been participating in Okay defense more than there for a small while now.”