Coming into 2020 there were uncertainties on Kevin Cron. Not only about his physical condition (he underwent season ending knee surgery in October 2019 although he was ready for Spring training), but more about where in this roster he could fit in. Ever since trading away Paul Goldschmidt, Mike Hazen was favoring a platoon at 1B with Christian Walker and Jake Lamb, leaving a minimal amount of at bats available to Kevin Cron.
The shortened season and implementation of the Designated Hitter in the National League seemed to come to the rescue of Kevin Cron.