Shawn Armstrong

The Guardians activated Shawn Armstrong from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong completed his rehab assignment. Codi Heuer was optioned as the corresponding move.

Shawn Armstrong will make his first rehab appearance for Double-A Akron on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong has been on the injured list since late April with a strained right groin. He should be activated later in May.

Shawn Armstrong threw a bullpen session on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong continues to recover from a right groin strain that landed him on the injured list on April 26. If he feels good following Friday’s bullpen session, he is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment.

Shawn Armstrong (groin) has been placed on the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong is dealing with a strained groin and will be on the shelf for the next couple of weeks at least. The veteran reliever has made 12 appearances out of the Cleveland bullpen to this point, posting a 4.22 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 10 2/3 innings. Colin Holderman was recalled in Armstrong's stead.

The Guardians and reliever Shawn Armstrong are in agreement on a one-year, $5.5 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong adds another high-leverage relief arm added to the bullpen this offseason for Cleveland. He recorded nine saves as part of a big season in the Rangers bullpen last year. He'll hold a high-leverage role in the Guardians bullpen.