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Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 35 (09/11/1990) 2025 Traditional Stats: 71 G (2 GS), 74.0 IP, 2.31 ERA, 0.811 WHIP, 74 SO, 20 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 159 ERA+, 26.1 K%, 7.0 BB%, 2.93 xERA, 3.07 FIP, 3.98 xFIP, 1.4 fWAR, 1.5 bWAR It was a resurgence for veteran right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong in 2025.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 6

Should Rangers Look to Keep Key Veteran Relief Arm Around for Next Season?

The Texas Rangers had a very back-and-forth 2025 season when it came to their pitching staff. As time went on, they found more momentum from that group, which helped them maintain some level of competitive play down the stretch.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 8

Rangers Star Bullpen Arm Discusses Team's Mentality Heading Into Postseason Push

The Texas Rangers have had a relatively competitive 2025 season, posting a 74-70 record and remaining in the hunt for an American League Wild Card spot.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 15

Texas Rangers Reliever Sets Intriguing Pitching Record for Live Ball Era

The use of bullpen games by Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy this week has been nothing short of brilliant. The club has responded with two wins in that scenario and has won six of its last seven games overall.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / June 13

Texas Rangers lineup for June 13, 2025

Texas starts a series against Chicago Texas Rangers lineup for June 13, 2025 against the Chicago White Sox: starting pitchers are Shawn Armstrong for the Rangers and Adrian Houser for the ChiSox.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 16

Jacob deGrom Delivers Arguably Best Start for Texas Rangers in Debut Against Astros

Jacob deGrom unlocked his true self Thursday night against the Houston Astros: 8.0 innings pitched, zero runs, one walk, and seven strikeouts in a 1-0 pitching duel.

Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / March 27

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The Rangers went into the 2024 season as defending World Series champions. However, it ended without a playoff birth, as injuries derailed both their rotation and lineup.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

Rangers sign veteran reliever to one-year deal

The Rangers announced on Monday that they’ve signed right-hander Shawn Armstrong to a one-year, major league deal.

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Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / November 16

Solid Journeyman Reliever Looking For His Next Assignment

Ten-year pro Shawn Armstrong is a solid journeyman short reliever with a proven record of consistency. The right-hander joined the Chicago Cubs in early September for what proved to be a failed late-season push.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 20, 2024

Cubs roster move: Hayden Wesneski activated, Shawn Armstrong DFA

The Cubs have another fresh bullpen arm. The Cubs have played a bit of roster Jenga over the last few days, swapping in and out various relievers. They did it again Thursday when they activated righthander Hayden Wesneski from the 15-day injured list.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 11, 2024

Baseball history unpacked, September 11

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Shawn Armstrong! Paul Popovich goes deep, and other stories.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31, 2024

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 31, 2024

Cubs roster move: Shawn Armstrong activated, Daniel Palencia optioned

The Cubs have a fresh bullpen arm this afternoon. Friday, the Cubs made the surprising move of claiming Shawn Armstrong on waivers from the Cardinals, and releasing Tomás Nido to make room for Armstrong on the 40-man roster.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 31, 2024

Cardinals Rival Lands Recently-Acquired Pitcher Showing Trade Failed

One former member of the St. Louis Cardinals reportedly is staying within the division. St. Louis recently designated veteran pitcher Shawn Armstrong for assignment after acquiring him ahead of the 2024 Major League Baseball trade deadline.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / August 31, 2024

Cubs Claim Reliever Off Waivers from Cardinals

With the Chicago Cubs on a hot streak, an already dominant bullpen is receiving reinforcements. After placing Drew Smyly on waivers earlier in the week, the team made a surprise addition via the waiver wire by claiming Shawn Armstrong from the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / August 27, 2024

Cardinals DFA Recently Acquired Reliever

The St. Louis Cardinals opted to DFA recently acquired reliever Shawn Armstrong on Tuesday and selected Riley O’Brien from Triple-A to fill the middle innings role.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27, 2024

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Cardinals surprisingly designate trade-deadline acquisition for assignment

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 2, 2024

Cardinals Could Target Available Ex-Astros Veteran To Add Another Arm

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2024 Major League Baseball trade deadline with one of their priorities being to add more depth to the bullpen. St. Louis did a good job by acquiring Shawn Armstrong in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays by parting ways with outfielder Dylan Carlson.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30, 2024

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 teams announced Tuesday.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 5, 2024

The Blue Jays batting woes point to inconsistencies at the plate and struggling to score early against opposing starters

It’s no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays bats have been an absolute rollercoaster to start the season, one that likely has theme parks across the country looking for trademark rights.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 1, 2024

Sunday’s resilient win has Blue Jays off to a solid start as team navigates early-season schedule gauntlet

It didn’t take long for the Tropicana Field to turn into a house of horror again for the Toronto Blue Jays. All it took was a couple of detrimental defensive errors and listless swings on Toronto’s end for the Tampa Rays to win the games by 8-2 and 5-1 on Friday and Saturday respectively.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / January 11, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays, Veteran Reliever Agree to Deal to Avoid Arbitration

The Tampa Bay Rays have come to terms on a one-year deal with veteran relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong to avoid arbitration, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Thursday morning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2023

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2023

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