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Rangers' Shawn Armstrong: MLB deal with Texas
The Texas Rangers signed Shawn Armstrong to a one-year contract Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.Armstrong spent time with three different teams in 2024, finishing with a 4.86 ERA and 66:25 K:BB over 66.2 innings between the Rays, Cardinals and Cubs. The 34-year-old righty should operate in middle relief for Texas.
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Shawn Armstrong: Reaches free agency
The Cubs released Shawn Armstrong on Tuesday.Armstrong cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week and is now a free agent. The veteran reliever will look for a new club this offseason after collecting a 4.86 ERA and 66:25 K:BB over 66.2 innings for the Rays, Cardinals and Cubs in 2024.
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Cubs' Shawn Armstrong: Departs 40-man roster
The Chicago Cubs designated Shawn Armstrong for assignment Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.The Cubs claimed Armstrong after he had been jettisoned from the Cardinals' 40-man roster and the veteran reliever will now go through the waiver process again. Armstrong yielded four runs with a 4:4 K:BB over 7.1 frames during his brief time with the Cubs.
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Cubs' Shawn Armstrong: Claimed by Cubs
The Chicago Cubs claimed Shawn Armstrong off waivers Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.Armstrong was acquired by the Cardinals from the Rays in late July as part of the trade package for Dylan Carlson. Armstrong posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 12.2 innings with St. Louis, but he was designated for assignment Tuesday. He'll stay in the NL Central and give the Cubs much-needed bullpen depth after Julian Merryweather was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right knee tendinitis.
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Cardinals' Shawn Armstrong: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
The St. Louis Cardinals designated Shawn Armstrong for assignment Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.Armstrong was acquired from the Rays in the Dylan Carlson trade and has pitched well with a 2.84 ERA and 12:2 K:BB over 12.2 innings. The Cardinals are likely hoping the right-hander gets claimed so they can clear a bit of salary. Riley O'Brien will replace Armstrong on the roster and in the bullpen.
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Cardinals' Shawn Armstrong: Picks up first win with new team
Shawn Armstrong (3-2) earned the win Sunday over the Twins, retiring both batters he faced.Armstrong has been moderately effective in a middle-relief role since joining the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing four runs over 11.1 innings across 10 appearances. He's added an 11:2 K:BB in that span. For the year, Armstrong has a 4.97 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 61:21 K:BB, one save and three holds over 58 innings between the Cardinals and the Rays. Given the success of St. Louis' high-leverage relievers, Armstrong is unlikely to move up the hierarchy.
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Cardinals' Shawn Armstrong: Acquired by St. Louis
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired Shawn Armstrong from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Dylan Carlson, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.Armstrong was dominant in 2023 with a 1.38, 0.90 WHIP and 54:11 K:BB over 52 innings, but he's labored this season with 5.40 ERA in 38 appearances. The right-hander should primarily work in middle relief for the Cardinals.
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Rays' Shawn Armstrong: Serving as opener Sunday
Shawn Armstrong will serve as the Tampa Bay Rays' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Armstrong will open his seventh game of the season and will likely throw one or two innings before giving way to Tyler Alexander, who is expected to work in bulk relief. Armstrong threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts Tuesday while serving as an opener in the Rays' game against the Blue Jays.
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Rays' Shawn Armstrong: Opening Tuesday's contest
Shawn Armstrong will serve as the Tampa Bay Rays' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Armstrong will draw his sixth opener assignment of the season and is unlikely to work more than an inning or two Tuesday before exiting the game. The Rays plan to call up lefty Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham ahead of Tuesday's contest, and he'll be in line to work in bulk relief behind Armstrong.
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Rays' Shawn Armstrong: Slated to open Thursday's game
Shawn Armstrong will serve as the Tampa Bay Rays' opening pitcher for Thursday's game against the Athletics.He'll likely work no more than an inning or two before giving way to lefty Tyler Alexander, who is expected to operate as a bulk reliever. Armstrong has previously been used as an opener four times this season, striking out 11 over six innings while allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks.
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