Sean

Newcomb

Newcomb, 31, struggled mightily during his time with the Athletics this season, posting a miserable 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and a 7/8 K/BB ratio over 10 innings in seven appearances out of the bullpen. He’s talented enough that he should be able to find a minor league opportunity elsewhere if he wants another shot at resurrecting his career.

Newcomb has been shown the door in Oakland after struggling to a 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 7/8 K/BB ratio across 10 innings (seven appearances) this season. The 31-year-old lefty was a notable pitching prospect a few years ago with the Braves, but never quite blossomed into an upper-echelon starter at the highest level.

Newcomb will be available in relief out of Oakland’s bullpen for Tuesday’s series opener against the Mariners. The 30-year-old southpaw underwent a pair of knee surgeries during the offseason and is expected to return in a relief role for Oakland. He’s several years removed from being one of the better pitching prospects in baseball with the Braves and is merely extra organizational depth at this stage in his career. He can be ignored in all fantasy formats at this juncture.

Newcomb, who is currently on the 60-day injured list with left knee irritation, is working his way back from last year’s knee surgery and is expected to return as a reliever. The 30-year-old southpaw might be ready to rejoin Oakland’s bullpen in a couple weeks.

Newcomb, who underwent offseason surgery on his left knee, will open the season on the injured list. There’s no timetable for his return yet. The 30-year-old lefty was expected to play a key role as one of the few southpaws in Oakland’s bullpen.

Newcomb has made two appearances, allowing just the one run and striking out seven in 3 2/3 innings. He probably won’t have time to open up in Oakland’s rotation, but the A’s could stash him on the IL and have him make a couple of rehab starts. Alternatively, they could just carry him as a middle reliever initially.

Newcomb underwent left knee surgery back in September prior to re-signing with Oakland this offseason on a one-year, $1 million deal. The 30-year-old southpaw showed some promise during the late stages of last season in a brief stint with the Athletics and figures to operate in a swingman-type role to open the 2024 campaign.

Nothing official from the Athletics yet, but it makes sense that the two sides would agree to a reunion after Newcomb showed some promise in seven appearances (two starts) in the late stages of the 2023 campaign following a trade from the Giants. The 30-year-old former top prospect underwent left knee surgery in late September and will open next season on the injured list.

Newcomb was sort of impressive before getting hurt last week, posting a 3.00 ERA and a 17/9 K/BB ratio in 15 innings over two starts and five relief appearances. The A’s thought enough of him to give the Giants a prospect for his services last month, so maybe he’ll stick with the team in the offseason.

Newcomb is out for the season with a strained left knee.