Shawn Armstrong
SP,RP - Tampa Bay Rays
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Shawn Armstrong delivered a solid performance, allowing no earned runs and just two hits while striking out one over two innings in Thursday's narrow 6-5 victory over the Athletics.
Fantasy Impact
Armstrong served as the opener as the Rays won in 12 innings. His season metrics, including a 3.62 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP, suggest volatility in fantasy leagues, particularly with his use as an opener. With a strong 10.2 K/9 rate and a healthy strikeout-to-walk ratio, Armstrong could become a valuable asset for fantasy managers looking for saves plus holds.
Shawn Armstrong will serve as the opener for the Rays on Friday against the Royals.
Fantasy Impact
Armstrong has posted a 4.03 ERA over 22 1/3 innings so far this season. Tyler Alexander is expected to follow him.
Shawn Armstrong earned the save on Sunday against the Rockies with a two-inning save.
Fantasy Impact
Armstrong was able to get the Rays out of a bases loaded jam in the eighth inning before allowing one run in the ninth inning. Pete Fairbanks should remain in the closer role for Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shawn Armstrong is without a timetable to return as he deals with a neck injury.
Fantasy Impact
The neck ailment has kept Armstrong off the field to this point in the spring and Rays manager Kevin Cash said it's highly unlikely he'll be ready to go for Opening Day. Cash also noted he doesn't believe anything has been "defined" with what is going on with the neck injury. Armstrong turned in a 4.38 ERA and 24.5% K% across 50 appearances in 2022, locking up two saves in the process.
Shawn Armstrong allowed two runs, three hits, and one walk over two innings of work against the Guardians on Thursday. He struck out two batters but was charged with both the blown save and loss. Tampa Bay ultimately fell to Cleveland by a score of 2-1 in the series finale.
Fantasy Impact
Armstrong drops to 2-3 with a 4.40 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and .274 OBA through 61 1/3 innings of work this season. He has still looked solid control-wise, amassing 9.54 K/9 and 2.49 BB/9 to this point.
