PT TOMORROW: AL West—Cron rekindles hope

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Fantasy owners still tracking that gaping hole and ongoing opportunity at the DH spot have perked up watching newly-recalled C.J. Cron (DH/1B, LAA), who had a monster three-game series in Arlington. Cron's best MLB weekend ever—8 hits and 8 RBI in 14 AB, including 3xBH and his second HR of the week—fueled a 33-run LAA offensive explosion vs. TEX, and guarantees Cron more playing time during the run-up to the All-Star break. The outburst reminded his owners of this past March, when Cron went 31-for-79 including 15 xBH with a 4/9 BB/K, back when he was signaling that he was ready to be the full-time DH and regular 1B caddy for Albert Pujols.

Cron's recent 1.014 OPS (including 6 HR) at AAA-Salt Lake City...

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