Shawn Armstrong

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.

Shawn Armstrong pitched 1.1 innings of scoreless relief, striking out one while throwing just 13 pitches in the Rangers' victory over the Astros on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong has not allowed an earned run yet this September and has already picked up two saves. Following his performance on Sunday, Armstrong now holds a 2.40 ERA and 0.79 WHIP with a 4-3 record in two games this season.

Shawn Armstrong threw a clean inning for the save on Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Armstrong has now earned three straight saves for the Rangers.

Shawn Armstrong threw 18 pitches over 1.2 innings, allowing no hits and no earned runs while issuing one walk in Friday's win against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Armstrong now holds a 2.43 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with a 4-3 record across two games started this season. He now has five saves in eight chances.