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Rays acquire reliever Chris Roycroft from Cardinals amid tough season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:27 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Rays acquire reliever Chris Roycroft from Cardinals amid tough season

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays traded cash or a player to the St. Louis Cardinals for right-handed reliever Chris Roycroft on June 23, 2026. The 29-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 15.19 ERA in 5.1 innings, prompting the Cardinals to designate him for assignment. Historically, Roycroft's best performance came in 2024 with a 4.19 ERA in 27 appearances. The Rays, currently 2.5 games back in the AL East, aim to revive Roycroft's potential as they add depth to their bullpen as the season progresses.

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•Rays trade cash or player for Chris Roycroft from Cardinals.
•Roycroft has a 15.19 ERA and was recently designated for assignment.
•Tampa Bay is currently 2.5 games back in the AL East.
•Roycroft's best season was in 2024 with a 4.19 ERA in 27 games.
•Rays hope to revive Roycroft's performance for bullpen depth.

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7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Rays trade cash or a player to Cardinals for 15.19 ERA righty reliever

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The Rays are taking a chance on a 29-year-old reliever.
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Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:27 PM
Rays trade cash or a player to Cardinals for 15.19 ERA righty reliever
The Rays are taking a chance on a 29-year-old reliever.

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