The Red Sox released Cron on Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Cron opted out of his minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Friday, giving the organization two days to add him to the big-league roster or release him, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Cron started at designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with a walk in Thursday's spring game against the Phillies.

Cron started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Monday's spring game against the Pirates.

Cron signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

The Angels placed Cron on the 10-day injured list Sunday with lower back inflammation.

Cron (back) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Cron (back) took batting practice Monday and remains hopeful to return from the 10-day injured list before the end of the season, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Cron (back) is still experiencing soreness and hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, the Associated Press reports.

The Angels placed Cron on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Aug. 16, with lower-back inflammation.