Cron poised to return from broken hand

C.J. Cron gets hit by a pitch and briefly remains in the game before being eventually being replaced by Jefry MarteANAHEIM -- C.J. Cron was back with the Angels on Friday afternoon, and he's expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list before Saturday's game against the Yankees, manager Mike Scioscia said.

Cron has been sidelined since July 9, the result of a fractured left hand. The first baseman played six rehab games with Triple-A Salt Lake over the past week, going 3-for-20 (.150) with a double and three walks.

Cron went through a full pregame workout Friday, including fielding drills and batting practice on the field.

"If he comes out of his workout today -- he had a great…