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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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.

JULY 30, 2024 • 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, 2024 • Associated Press

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • Associated Press

Will be opener Friday Armstrong will serve as an opener for Friday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The right-hander will be first into the game before handing things off to Tyler Alexander, who is slated to handle the bulk of the innings. It will be the fourth opener assignment this season for Armstrong, who has allowed four runs (three earned) with an 8:2 K:BB over four innings in the first three outings.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers take 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Rays

The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the Tampa Bay Rays aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Rays and Giants square off with series tied 1-1

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the San Francisco Giants are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

APRIL 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Two-inning save Sunday Armstrong pitched two innings, allowing one run on a hit and a walk while striking out one batter, securing a save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact Armstrong was called upon to protect a 3-1 lead in the bottom, entering the game with no outs and the bases loaded. He was able to escape the eighth unscathed before surrendering a run in the bottom of the ninth frame, securing his first save of the 2024 campaign. Armstrong has been shaky at best so far this season, giving up five runs (four earned) over 6.1 innings in four appearances with Tampa Bay.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns loss as opener Armstrong (0-1) picked up the loss Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk over one inning. He struck out one.

Impact Armstrong served as the opener for the Rays Sunday, allowing two runs to cross in his one inning of work. While he allowed the first three batters to reach base, leading to the first run of the game on a Justin Turner single, the second run was set up by a passed ball and is the reason Armstrong ended up as the pitcher of record.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Armstrong will be used as an opener in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's not an unfamiliar role for Armstrong, who has been an opener on nine occasions for the Rays over the last two seasons. Tyler Alexander is poised to follow Armstrong as the bulk reliever.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Settles with Rays The Rays and Armstrong avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million contract Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Armstrong was eligible for arbitration for a third time. The right-handed reliever was fantastic for Tampa Bay in 2023, collecting a 1.38 ERA and 54:11 K:BB across 52 frames. He's slated for middle relief with the Rays again in 2024.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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