ST. PETERSBURG -- One day after hitting his first home run of the season -- a first-inning grand slam against the Mets -- Angels first baseman C.J. Cron was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Cron's big hit was not enough to mask what has been an underwhelming season for the 27-year-old slugger, who hit just .232 with a .281 on-base percentage through 24 games this season. In a corresponding roster move, the Halos recalled infielder Nolan Fontana, who they hope will be able to take some pressure off struggling second baseman Danny Espinosa.