6/18 GDT: Cardinals(Liberatore) @ Royals(Cameron) 6:40 PM CT

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Cardinals @ Royals
6:40 PM CT - June 18, 2026
Kauffman Stadium - Kansas City, MO
Listen: Cardinals - KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM/Royals - 96.5 The Fan, Royals Radio Network
Watch: Cardinals - Cardinals.TV/Royals - Royals.TV, KCTV 5

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This will be the 138th matchup in regular season play between the Cardinals and Royals. The Cardinals lead the all time series with a record of 81-56.

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Chris Roycroft has been optioned to Memphis.

The corresponding move has not been announced yet. Ryan Fernandez was previously scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Friday so it is likely to be Mautz until Fernandez is ready; Dobbins is not eligible to return yet.

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Jeff Jones is reporting that Max Rajcic will be called up to take Roycroft's spot. Rajcic would have to be added to the 40 man and would make his major league debut if/when he gets into a game.

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Cardinals have made it official. Rajcic up; Roycroft DFA'd to make room on the 40 man.

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Cardinals have made it official. Rajcic up; Roycroft DFA'd to make room on the 40 man.

Nice. Heard some speculation it’d be Gastelum but he may also be up before too long.