Chris Roycroft - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Recalled to big leagues The Athletics recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Roycroft was a waiver claim of the A's on Tuesday, and he will report directly to the big club. The big right-hander has given up 23 runs with an 18:12 K:BB over 24.2 innings between the Cardinals and Rays this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scooped up on waivers by Athletics The Athletics claimed Roycroft off waivers from the Rays.

Impact Roycroft has been bludgeoned for 23 runs with an 18:12 K:BB over 24.2 innings over 18 relief appearances between the Cardinals and Rays this season. The big righty has minor-league options remaining and appears headed to Triple-A Las Vegas for the time being.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot The Rays designated Roycroft for assignment Sunday.

Impact Roycroft will give up his spot on the 40-man roster and in the Tampa Bay bullpen to right-hander Manuel Rodriguez (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. After being acquired from the Cardinals on June 23, Roycroft turned in a 6.52 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB in 19.1 innings over three separate stints in the big leagues with the Rays.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Rays recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Roycroft has been bludgeoned for 14 runs over 17.1 frames out of the Rays' bullpen this season. He will give the Rays a fresh bullpen arm after the team's relievers covered 5.1 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Rays optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact Since coming up from the minors July 29, Roycroft has coughed up six earned runs on eight hits and two walks while fanning two batters in 4.1 innings. His poor performance will now cost him his place in the Rays' bullpen in favor of Joe Boyle.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Beavers' 2-run pinch-hit single sparks the Orioles' 6-5 win over the Rays

Dylan Beavers hit a two-run, pinch-hit single in the seventh to put Baltimore ahead to stay, Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser homered, and the Orioles beat Tampa Bay 6-5 to snap...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6

Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

White Sox hit 4 homers to cruise past the Rays 6-1

Miguel Vargas, Andrew Benintendi, Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Friday night

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Returns to Tampa Bay The Rays recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Impact Tampa Bay optioned Roycroft to Triple-A on Saturday, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club just four days later after reliever Cole Sulser (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Roycroft is likely to be deployed in lower-leverage spots out of the bullpen while he's up with Tampa Bay.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Rays optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Impact Since joining Tampa Bay's bullpen July 6, Roycroft has given up eight earned runs in 13 innings while striking out 11 batters and walking three. He'll now lose his place on the big club to make room for Steven Matz (ankle), who returned from the injured list Saturday.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat the Guardians 11-3 behind homers from Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios

Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios hit home runs, Nick Fortes had four hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-3

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Caballero hits 2 homers, Schlittler pitches 8 innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1

Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this season, José Caballero homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Joins big club The Rays recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Impact Tampa Bay optioned right-hander Mason Englert to Triple-A to open up a spot on the active roster for Roycroft, who will join the big club for the first time since being acquired via trade with St. Louis on June 23. Roycroft owns a 5.02 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB in 28.2 innings at the Triple-A level this season and will likely be limited to a low-leverage relief role while he's up with the Rays.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rays acquire reliever Roycroft from Cards; Keegan DFA'd ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays added another bullpen option on Tuesday afternoon and cut a player once viewed as their catcher of the future. Th...

JUNE 23 • MLB.COM

Cardinals, Rays Complete Trade Centered on Chris Roycroft The St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays came together on a trade on Tuesday.

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Traded to Rays The Rays acquired Roycroft from the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Impact Roycroft has posted a 6.41 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 52:37 K:BB over 60.1 innings at the major-league level and had been designated for assignment last week. The 6-foot-8 righty's sinker rates well in terms of Stuff+, and it would not be a surprise if the Rays are able to coax more out of him. Roycroft will report to Triple-A Durham for now.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Promote Max Rajcic After Pulling Plug On Chris Roycroft The St. Louis Cardinals have a new option coming up to the majors to replace Chris Roycroft.

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

DFA'd by St. Louis The Cardinals designated Roycroft for assignment Thursday.

Impact The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Max Rajcic. Roycroft has flashed promise in spurts for the Cardinals but holds an unsightly 6.41 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 52:37 K:BB over 60.1 innings covering parts of three big-league seasons.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Memphis The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Impact Roycroft made two appearances during his most recent stint in the majors, getting tagged for four runs over 1.2 innings. He's posted a 15.19 ERA in seven outings in the majors this season. The Cardinals will announce a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game versus the Royals.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Option Chris Roycroft In Necessary Move The St. Louis Cardinals are making a change with Chris Roycroft after a tough showing on Wednesday.

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

Cardinals Have AAA Arms Ready to Replace Chris Roycroft The St. Louis Cardinals should look to make a change on the sooner side.

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Rejoins big-league bullpen The Cardinals recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Roycroft had been unscored upon in seven of his last eight outings at Memphis while showing an uptick in velocity, having averaged 96.8 mph with his sinker in his last appearance. He'll operate in middle relief for St. Louis.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact The right-hander will be demoted to Triple-A after surrendering five earned runs in his first five outings of the season. Roycroft had a 7.84 ERA in 20 appearances with the Cardinals last season and will likely need better results with Memphis in order to get another look in the big leagues.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals have no questions left to answer regarding bullpen brigade JUPITER, Fla. -- After Saturday’s 7-4 victory over the Marlins, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis, whi...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Works on regaining arm angle Roycroft worked this offseason at Premier Pitching Performance in the St. Louis area to return his arm angle to what it was in 2024, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch re...

Impact Roycroft's arm angle dropped four degrees in 2025, per Baseball Savant, which the reliever believes was the main cause of his struggles (7.84 ERA in 20 appearances). The 6-foot-8 righty's arm angle was higher during a scoreless appearance Sunday versus the Astros in Grapefruit League play. Roycroft is competing for a middle relief role in the St. Louis bullpen.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Beavers' 2-run pinch-hit single sparks the Orioles' 6-5 win over the Rays

Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6

White Sox hit 4 homers to cruise past the Rays 6-1

Rays beat the Guardians 11-3 behind homers from Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios

Caballero hits 2 homers, Schlittler pitches 8 innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1