Mark Feinsand is reporting that the Colorado Rockies have traded CJ Cron and Randal Grichuk to the Los Angeles Angels.
BREAKING: The Angels are acquiring OF Randal Grichuk and 1B C.J. Cron from the Rockies, per source. Colorado gets back RHP Jake Madden and LHP Mason Albright.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 31, 2023
For Cron, it marks a return to the team where his career began. After having an All-Star season in 2022, Cron struggled with back injuries for much of 2023. However, he has recently returned to form and now has 11 home runs in 220 plate appearances and an OPS+ of 96.