Shawn Armstrong

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shawn Armstrong is without a timetable to return as he deals with a neck injury.

Fantasy Impact

The neck ailment has kept Armstrong off the field to this point in the spring and Rays manager Kevin Cash said it's highly unlikely he'll be ready to go for Opening Day. Cash also noted he doesn't believe anything has been "defined" with what is going on with the neck injury. Armstrong turned in a 4.38 ERA and 24.5% K% across 50 appearances in 2022, locking up two saves in the process.

Shawn Armstrong allowed two runs, three hits, and one walk over two innings of work against the Guardians on Thursday. He struck out two batters but was charged with both the blown save and loss. Tampa Bay ultimately fell to Cleveland by a score of 2-1 in the series finale.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong drops to 2-3 with a 4.40 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and .274 OBA through 61 1/3 innings of work this season. He has still looked solid control-wise, amassing 9.54 K/9 and 2.49 BB/9 to this point.

Shawn Armstrong served as the opener during Saturday's game against the Rangers. He lasted 1 2/3 innings, surrendering just one hit while striking out three batters. He finished with the no-decision as Tampa Bay ultimately defeated Texas by a score of 5-1.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong owns a 4.55 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and .281 OBA along with 9.76 K/9 and 2.28 BB/9 through 45 outings (three starts) this season. He should be left on waivers in all fantasy baseball leagues.

Shawn Armstrong retired the lone batter he faced during the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Yankees. He earned the have as Tampa Bay ultimately defeated New York by a score of 4-2 in the series opener.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong required just two pitches (both strikes) en route to earning his second save of 2022. He is now 2-2 with a 4.62 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 279 OBA this season. The 31-year-old has also tallied an impressive 9.59 K/9 and 2.31 BB/9 along the way.

Shawn Armstrong allowed one run (a solo homer) during his outing against the Yankees on Sunday. The opener lasted three innings, posting a final line that included one walk, two strikeouts, and the loss. Tampa Bay ultimately fell to New York by a score of 2-1.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong is 2-2 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and .269 OBA through 34 games (two starts) with the Rays this season. He has posted 10.02 K/9, 2.05 BB/9, and two holds while going 1-for-3 in save situations with the club.