This is a Cubs roster move you did not anticipate:
Cubs have claimed right-hander Shawn Armstrong off waivers from the Cardinals.
To make room on the 40-man roster, catcher Tomás Nido has been released.— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) August 30, 2024The Cardinals just traded Dylan Carlson to the Rays for Shawn Armstrong a month ago, at the trading deadline — and Armstrong actually pitched fairly well for them, a 2.84 ERA and 1.026 WHIP in 11 appearances covering 12u2154 innings, with only two walks and 12 strikeouts.
Armstrong had a rough year for the Rays, with a 5.