WASHINGTON — The Chicago Cubs added right-hander Shawn Armstrong to their energetic roster on Saturday, in the future after they claimed him off waivers from St. Louis.
Armstrong is 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA in 49 video games for the Rays and Cardinals this season, together with seven begins. He has pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings of three-hit ball over his final seven appearances.
The Cubs additionally optioned right-hander Daniel Palencia to Triple-A Iowa earlier than their sport at Washington. Catcher Tomás Nido was launched. Nido hit .128 in 17 video games this season with Chicago.
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Armstrong, who turns 34 on Sept. 11, was chosen by Cleveland within the 18th spherical of the 2011 beginner draft. He made his huge league debut in 2015.
Armstrong is 11-7 with a 4.13 ERA in 291 huge league video games, additionally enjoying for Cleveland, Seattle, Baltimore and Miami. He was traded from the Rays to the Cardinals for outfielder Dylan Carlson on July 30.