Guardians News: Armstrong to Open for Game 4

News and Notes for Friday, October 16th, 2026

By Quincy Wheeler · Yahoo

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:49 PM

Key Things to Know

Shawn Armstrong was selected by the Cleveland Guardians to open against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Tampa Bay Rays plan to start Freddy Peralta against Cleveland.
Cleveland faces the Rays in a crucial ALCS matchup to keep their season alive.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Guardians have named relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong as the opener for their upcoming American League Championship Series matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cleveland turns to Armstrong to counter Tampa Bay's offense as the Guardians navigate a crucial postseason pitching assignment.

The Guardians and Rays continue their postseason series with Tampa Bay calling on pitcher Freddy Peralta to start opposite Armstrong. Cleveland faces must-win situations in their bid to force a decisive Game 7 and extend their playoff run toward the World Series.

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