Meidroth (hamstring) will start at second base and bat eighth Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card series in Houston.
The Royals transferred Cruz (personal) from the paternity list to the restricted list Sunday.
Richards was credited with the save Sunday against Colorado, allowing one run on one hit and no walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out three.
Kay (10-9) earned the win Sunday against the Rockies, striking out four while allowing one run on five hits and two walks in five innings.
Pasquantino went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Guardians.
Erceg allowed a hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Guardians.
Lynch allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out two without walking a batter over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Guardians on Sunday.
The Royals activated McArthur (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.
The Royals placed Gonsolin on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to an allergic reaction.
Jensen is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
