Guardians Finalize One-Year Deal With Shawn Armstrong, Designate Justin Bruihl

The $5.5 million pact includes a mutual option, reflecting a broader December bullpen remake.

Overview

Cleveland announced the signing after Armstrong completed his physical, making the move official.
Contract terms include a one-year, $5.5 million salary with an $8 million mutual option and a $1.5 million 2027 buyout.
To open a 40-man roster spot, left-hander Justin Bruihl was designated for assignment and must be traded, released or placed on waivers within seven days.
Coming off a 2.31 ERA and nine saves over 74 innings for Texas, he held hitters to .080 against his sweeper according to Statcast.
A Cleveland draftee in 2011 who debuted with the club, Armstrong joins a December relief class that also added Connor Logdon, Colin Halderman and Rule 5 pick Peyton Pallette.