Indians promote RHP Shawn Armstrong
Armstrong, 25, has spent nearly the entire 2016 season in Triple-A Columbus, posting a mark of 3-1 with 6 saves and a 2.18 ERA in 40 relief outings (41.1IP, 26H, 10ER, 27BB, 62K, .179 avg).
August 3rd, 2016
The Cleveland Indians today announced the following roster moves relative to the 2016 Major League roster:
Recalled RHP SHAWN ARMSTRONG (#51) from Triple-A Columbus.
Optioned RHP AUSTIN ADAMS to AAA Columbus.
Armstrong, 25, has spent nearly the entire 2016 season in Triple-A Columbus, posting a mark of 3-1 with 6 saves and a 2.18 ERA in 40 relief outings (41.1IP, 26H, 10ER, 27BB, 62K, .179 avg). He has not allowed a run over his last 12 appearances since July 3 (12.1IP, 7H, 17K) and for the year at AAA is averaging 13.50 strikeouts per 9.0IP. The 2016 Triple-A All-Star was with Cleveland on May 31 and appeared in one Major League game during his first stint with Cleveland in 2016.