The Rays have acquired first baseman CJ Cron, a right-handed-hitting first baseman, from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, for a player to be named later. As a corresponding move, the Rays designated All-Star Corey Dickerson for assignment, meaning that they have ten days to trade him before he will be available, on waivers, to the league.
This is an odd move. Productive players on affordable salaries with years of team control remaining do not get designated for assignment. It will make more sense if Dickerson is traded for something worthwhile, although per Marc Topkin, that potential trade isn’t worked out yet.