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Another solid reliever is off the market. On Thursday afternoon, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the Cleveland Guardians have signed reliever Shawn Armstrong to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18

Guardians ink reliever after strong season with Rangers

The Cleveland Guardians re-signed right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong on Thursday to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, which includes a mutual option for 2027, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 18

Cleveland Guardians reunite with 2011 draft pick in free agency

The Cleveland Guardians have gotten knocked for their lack of activity in free agency, but they were serious about improving the bullpen. The Guardians had worked out a few minor league deals, but nothing substantial.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 18

Diamondbacks Missed Opportunity to Sign Underrated Reliever

Editors Note: This article was written and scheduled prior to the announcement that Shawn Armstrong had signed with the Cleveland Guardians. The article stands as another missed reliever opportunity for the Diamondbacks.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18

Guardians To Sign Shawn Armstrong

The Guardians and right-hander Shawn Armstrong have agreed to a deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be guaranteed $5.5MM on a one-year pact with a mutual option.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 2

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1

Reliever Shawn Armstrong hopes to return to Rangers after career-best season

Free agent reliever Shawn Armstrong is coming off a career-best season with the Rangers and is hopeful of returning to Texas this offseason, per Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports.

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.

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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

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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.

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

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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.

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