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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 14: Chris Roycroft #58 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on May 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cardinals defeated the Phillies 14-7. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The St. Louis Cardinals (40-32, 2nd in NL Central) are currently taking on the Kansas City Royals. The Cardinals have been one of the biggest surprises in MLB this season on the side of ‘winning more than they were supposed to’.
Thursday starts a new series for both the Royals and Cardinals, and it’s a weird three-game weekend set in which no game will be played on Saturday. Before the Royals game, the Cardinals announced they are letting go of a three-year MLB pitcher.
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Cardinals Demote Pitcher Chris Roycroft
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 26: Chris Roycroft #58 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch during the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on September 26, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Sage Zipeto/Getty Images)
Max Rajcic was called up earlier today, and the Cardinals announced the corresponding move for that promotion is designating Chris Roycroft for assignment.
To make room on the 40-player roster, RHP Chris Roycroft has been designated for assignment.
Here is the announcement for Max Rajcic’s call-up, as well.
Welcome to the Show, Max!
We have selected the contract of RHP Max Rajcic from Memphis (AAA). He will wear #71.
Chris Roycroft is a 3-year MLB pitcher who has spent his career with just the St. Louis Cardinals.
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