DETROIT -- The Angels sent C.J. Cron down to Triple-A Salt Lake on May 22, despite the fact he'd recorded at least a hit in five of his previous six games. The team's message to the media was that Cron needed a steady diet of at-bats to regain confidence.
With Salt Lake, Cron ripped 11 hits and had 15 RBIs in eight games. He was recalled Saturday, less than two weeks after being sent down.
"Just like anybody, C.J. will get at-bats according to his production," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "There's no doubt since he came back from the Minor Leagues, there's a confidence level, his swings are better and he can give us a big boost if he starts swinging the bat to his capability.