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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 05: Chris Roycroft #59 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on July 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that they’re trading RHP Chris Roycroft to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
Cardinals announce they have traded Chris Roycroft to the Rays for cash or a PTBNL
He had been designated for assignment and removed from the 40 man roster.
Roycroft, 29, is an Illinois native who hasn’t enjoyed much success in MLB.
His best season came as a rookie in 2024. He held a 4.19 ERA through 34.1 innings.
However, since his introductory campaign, Roycroft has regressed mightily.
This season, the right-hander posted a 15.19 ERA through 5.1 innings of work. He was consequently designated for assignment.
Rather than cut him outright, the Cardinals are flipping Roycroft to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
Roycroft has always had MLB stuff. His sinker sits in the upper 90s, and he’s got a slider to pair. Unfortunately, the six-foot-eight righty couldn’t find a way to cut down MLB hitters.
With this move, the Cardinals continue their merry-go-round in the bullpen. Fortunately, fans in St. Louis are more than happy with the team’s results.
Social Media Reacts to St. Louis Cardinals
Here’s what people are saying:
Dani Wexelman: “Per Cardinals PR. The St. Louis Cardinals have traded RHP Chris Roycroft to the Tampa Bay Rays for a Player to Be Named Later or Cash Considerations.”
Derick Goold: “Chris Roycroft traded to Tampa Bay for cash or PTBNL. #STLCards.”
Rays Metrics: “Rays acquire RP Chris Roycroft (29) from STL. He’s 6’8” but drops down to a low slot to get big extension. His main weapon is a mid-90s sinker with +drop. Huge groundball generator. Also has a 4-seam and flashed a couple of breaking ball shapes over the years. 1 option remaining.”
John Denton: “The #STLCards have traded RHP Chris Roycroft to the #Rays for a player to be named later or future cash considerations, per the club.”
St. Louis Cardinals: “We have traded RHP Chris Roycroft to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or future cash considerations.”
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