Roycroft (1-0) allowed a hit but didn't given up a run over two-thirds of an inning Thursday, earning the win over the Pirates.
Roycroft gave up four runs over six innings during his first stint on the Cardinals' roster, but he's been much better the second time around. He's on a 5.1-inning scoreless streak over his last five appearances, allowing just three hits with a 6:0 K:BB in that span. The 26-year-old right-hander has posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB through 11.1 innings overall while serving in a low-leverage role. Roycroft has been steady, but he's at risk of losing his place in the majors soon, as Giovanny Gallegos (shoulder) and Riley O'Brien (forearm) are on rehab assignments while Nick Robertson (elbow) has resumed mound work within the last week.
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Cardinals' Chris Roycroft: Back in majors
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The Cardinals recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
The right-hander was optioned to Memphis in late May but is now back with the big-league club. Roycroft has given up four earned runs in six innings for the Cardinals this season but has a 0.98 ERA over 14 outings at Triple-A.
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Cardinals' Chris Roycroft: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
Roycroft threw 36 pitches and allowed three runs over an inning of work Sunday, so he'll be sent out in favor of a fresh relief arm. Ryan Loutos will absorb his roster spot.
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Cardinals' Chris Roycroft: Summoned to majors
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The Cardinals selected Roycroft's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
Signed out of the independent ranks in June 2022, Roycroft had a rapid climb through the Cardinals' farm system while excelling as a middle reliever/setup man across his three stops in the minors. Before getting his first big-league call-up Monday, the 26-year-old right-hander had pitched exclusively for Memphis this season, logging a 1.38 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB in 13 innings. He'll likely work in lower-leverage spots out of the St. Louis bullpen initially.
