Photo: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File
In this May 15, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' C.J. Cron celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo.
November 26, 2018 02:47 PM
The Minnesota Twins announced Monday that the team has claimed first baseman C.J. Cron off waivers from Tampa Bay.
Cron played in 140 games for the Rays last season, batting .253 with 28 doubles, 30 home runs and 74 RBI. New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was a member of the Tampa Bay coaching staff.
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Cron's career average after playing parts of five seasons at the major league level stands at .260.
With his addition, the Twins roster now stands at 39 players.
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Updated: November 26, 2018 02:47 PM
Created: November 26, 2018 01:28 PM
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