SHAWN ARMSTRONG NEWS

Reaches free agency The Cubs released Armstrong on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place Jordan Wicks on IL and activate Hayden Wesnesksi

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Departs 40-man roster The Cubs designated Armstrong for assignment Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs add RHP Shawn Armstrong to their active roster after claiming him off waivers

The Chicago Cubs have added right-hander Shawn Armstrong to their active roster one day after they claimed him off waivers from St. Louis

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Cubs The Cubs claimed Armstrong off waivers Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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 by the Cardinals on Tuesday. He'll stay within the NL Central and give the Cubs much-needed depth out of the bullpen after Julian Merryweather was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right knee tendinitis.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Cardinals designated Armstrong for assignment Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first win with new team Armstrong (3-2) earned the win Sunday over the Twins, retiring both batters he faced.

Impact Armstrong has been moderately effective in a middle-relief role since joining the 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.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first win with new team Armstrong (3-2) earned the win Sunday over the Twins, retiring both batters he faced.

Impact Armstrong has been moderately effective in a middle-relief role since joining the 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.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Nootbaar hits a key 2-run single as the Cardinals rally past the Twins 3-2

Lars Nootbaar hit a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Minnesota Twins for a 3-2 win

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cards add veteran reliever Armstrong from Rays for Carlson ST. LOUIS -- Needing to clear a roster spot for the newly acquired Tommy Pham, the Cardinals dealt embattled outfielder Dylan Carlson to the...

JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Cards send OF Dylan Carlson to Rays for RHP Shawn Armstrong The St.Louis Cardinals sent former top outfield prospect Dylan Carlson to the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong, the t...

JULY 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Acquired by St. Louis The Cardinals acquired Armstrong from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Dylan Carlson, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired by St. Louis The Cardinals acquired Armstrong from the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Dylan Carlson, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Reds play, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serving as opener Sunday Armstrong will be the Rays' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Armstrong will open his seventh game of the year and will likely throw one or two innings before handing the ball off to Tyler Alexander to work in bulk relief. Armstrong threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts Tuesday while serving as an opener.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Sunday Armstrong will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Lowe hits 2-run home run as Rays beat Blue Jays 4-2 to climb above .500

Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays won for the third time in four games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening Tuesday's contest Armstrong will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays host the Rays to start 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday

JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'You've got to move on': Armstrong flushing tough inning ST. PETERSBURG -- Shawn Armstrong typically wastes no time reviewing his performance. After walking off the mound, the Rays reliever will re...

JUNE 30 • MLB.COM

Jake Irvin pitches 6 solid innings as the Nationals beat the Rays 8-1 to stop a 4-game slide

Jake Irvin pitched six effective innings, CJ Abrams hit a leadoff homer and the Washington Nationals beat Tampa Bay Rays 8-1, stopping a four-game skid

JUNE 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays rally for another 1-run victory, beat the Orioles 4-3 to avoid a sweep in Baltimore

Jose Siri hit a two-run double in the eighth to put Tampa Bay ahead, Garrett Cleavinger escaped the bottom of the inning thanks to a bases-loaded double play, and the Rays avoided...

JUNE 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to open Thursday's game Armstrong will serve as the Rays' opening pitcher for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact 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.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Athletics square off with series tied 1-1

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Oakland Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

MAY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays host Kansas City Royals, look to break home losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Kansas City Royals looking to break a four-game home slide

MAY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS