"The 35-year-old is coming off a strong season with the Texas Rangers in 2025. Over 74 innings, Armstrong had a 2.31 ERA and 3.07 FIP in 74 innings pitched, with a 26.1 K% and 7 BB%. He also picked up a career-high nine saves in 12 opportunities, alongside 12 holds. This is Armstrong's second stint with the Guardians, as he was drafted by the team in 2011 and spent his first three seasons with them from 2015 until 2017."
"However, after a brief stint in 2022 with the Miami Marlins, Armstrong returned to the Rays and posted a 3.60 ERA and 3.29 FIP in 55 innings pitched. His career-best season came in 2023 with the Rays, where he had a 1.38 ERA and 2.54 FIP in 52 innings pitched. Beginning the 2024 season with the Rays, Armstrong had a 5.40 ERA and 3.77 FIP in 46.2 innings pitched, but was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals ahead of the trade deadline."
Shawn Armstrong signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Cleveland Guardians at age 35. He recorded a 2.31 ERA and 3.07 FIP over 74 innings for the Texas Rangers in 2025, with a 26.1% strikeout rate, 7% walk rate, nine saves and 12 holds. Armstrong was originally drafted by Cleveland in 2011 and pitched for the Guardians from 2015–2017. His career includes stints with the Orioles, Rays, Marlins, Cardinals and Cubs. Armstrong posted a career-best 1.38 ERA and 2.54 FIP in 2023 with the Rays, struggled early in 2024 before being traded at the deadline, and has had mixed results historically against the Blue Jays. The signing followed Cleveland trading for Justin Bruihl one day earlier.
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