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Armstrong recalled, pitches two scoreless innings
- Updated: August 4, 2016
CLEVELAND — The Indians shuffled around their bullpen on Wednesday prior to their 13-5 loss to the Twins by recalling right-hander Shawn Armstrong from Triple-A Columbus and optioning right-hander Austin Adams.
“It’s awesome to come up here and be a part of a first-place team,” Armstrong said . “I’m excited to have this opportunity, and I’m going to do whatever I can to help this team win.”
Armstrong was the first pitcher out of the bullpen at Progressive Field on Wednesday. He relieved starter Trevor Bauer in the third, spinning two scoreless innings and recording a pair of strikeouts.
After the game, Indians manager Terry Francona said Armstrong would be going back to Columbus in order to keep fresh options in the bullpen.
“I thought Shawn actually threw the ball really, really well tonight,” Francona said. “We’ve had to log what, 21 innings or something the last three nights? We’ve got to get some help here.”
Both Armstrong and Cody Anderson will go down to Triple-A, according to Francona. Right-hander Mike Clevinger is expected to be added to the roster as he is slated to start in Thursday’s series finale. Clevinger will remain in the rotation for the time being, while Danny Salazar remains on the disabled list.
To make room for Armstrong, the Indians optioned Adams. He posted …
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