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On July 25, the Cleveland Guardians placed veteran right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list. According to initial reports from the organization, the 36-year-old had suffered a "significant" left calf strain when backpedaling behind home plate to back up a play against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Shawn Armstrong News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Cleveland Guardians Announce Decision on 36-Year-Old Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians took another step toward getting veteran right-hander Shawn Armstrong back this season, sending him on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, via the MLB transaction log.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Guardians Move Shawn Armstrong To 60-Day Injured List

To create a 40-man roster spot for newly-acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, the Guardians have moved Shawn Armstrong from the 15-day injured list to

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 25

Guardians Lose Key High-Leverage Arm Due to Potential Season-Threatening Injury

The Cleveland Guardians have suffered yet another injury in it's bullpen. After just recently getting back veteran righty Shawn Armstrong, a player whose early-season presence was important for the bullpen, the Guardians have lost another arm days later.

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Guardians Announce Pitching Move Before Tigers Series

The Cleveland Guardians are 26-22 and sit in first place in the American League Central. However, they're set to be tested with an upcoming four-game series against the Detroit Tigers, beginning on Monday.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 18

Shawn Armstrong Returns For Guardians, Activated Off Injured List on Monday

Just yesterday, Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was uncertain on when veteran reliever Shawn Armstrong would be healthy enough to return to the major league roster.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 17

Shawn Armstrong Still Not Healthy Enough to Return Yet, Guardians Provide Update

So far, the Cleveland Guardians have been lucky not to be dealt a terrible injury bug. To start the 2026 campaign, not many players on the major league roster have had to miss time due to injury, with the only notable bodies to have been banged up being veteran reliever Shawn Armstrong and shortstop Gabriel Arias.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 15

Guardians Get Update on Shawn Armstrong's Recovery From Groin Strain

Back on April 26, the Cleveland Guardians placed reliever Shawn Armstrong on the injured list with a right groin strain. The right-handed pitcher had been one of the Guardians' high-leverage arms, with his injury paving the way for Colin Holderman's return to the major league roster.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / May 12

Shawn Armstrong to Begin Rehab From Right Groin Strain in Double-A Akron

Shawn Armstrong is on the road to recovery. On Monday, May 11, it was officially announced that the Cleveland Guardians' veteran reliever, Armstrong, would be making his first rehab assignment appearance with the Double-A Akron Rubberducks.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / April 26

Guardians place RHP Shawn Armstrong (groin) on 15-day injured list

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right groin strain. The move was retroactive to Thursday.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / April 26

Cleveland Guardians Recall Colin Holderman Following Injury to Shawn Armstrong

The Cleveland Guardians were dealt a dose of bad news this morning. On Sunday, April 26, the Guardians announced that veteran reliever Shawn Armstrong would be placed on the 15-day injured list following a right groin strain.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / January 14

New Guardians reliever Shawn Armstrong adding new pitch to his arsenal

New Cleveland Guardians reliever, Shawn Armstrong, has revealed that he has added a brand new pitch to his arsenal. Armstrong said on Foul Territory TV on Wednesday that he is adding a new pitch that is a ‘secret’ and you need to tune in to Spring Training to see it yourself.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 19

Shawn Armstrong inks one-year deal with Guardians

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.

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

Rangers Closer Hoping to Return to Franchise After Near-Career Season

Recently, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young joked that the franchise put together a bullpen for about “$10 million” last season.

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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 15, 2025

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.

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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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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