After the season, he became eligible for salary arbitration and was on the verge of receiving a sizable raise, defeating the Rays’ goal of acquiring low-cost output.
As a result, he was placed on waivers and claimed by the Minnesota Twins on November 25th.
Cron had a strong season as the Twins’ starting first baseman in 2019, hitting .253/.311/.469 in 125 games with 25 home runs and 78 RBI to help the team win over 100 games and establish an all-time home run record.
After the Twins were swept by the New York Yankees in the Division Series, he became a free agent on December 2nd after Minnesota declined to grant him arbitration.
He signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers for $6.1 million on December 21.
In 2020, he only played for a few months due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted the schedule.
He only appeared in 13 games, but he showed plenty of power, hitting three doubles and four home runs while scoring nine runs and driving in eight.
Despite a .190 batting average, his OPS+ was a dazzling 142, albeit in a small sample size.
How Much Does C.J. Cron Make
C.J. Cron earns an annual salary of $7,250,000 on average. Cron’s base pay will be $7,250,000 in 2022.