Sean Newcomb Fantasy Stats

Chicago White Sox southpaw Sean Newcomb picked up a hard-fought 2 -inning save against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, closing the door in 45 pitches. Newcomb worked around one walk, allowing no hits while striking out two batters. The 33-year-old continues to find success in the White Sox bullpen, often providing value through multi-inning appearances. His ERA in June sits at 1.98, lowering his season ERA to 2.44 with a strong 0.94 WHIP. Newcomb has only recorded two saves this season, but his ability to handle multiple innings and continued success could lead to more opportunities moving forward. He remains a name to monitor in deeper leagues.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb (triceps) is scheduled to take the mound as the opener for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Newcomb was removed during his most recent appearance due to a triceps contusion. It appears he's feeling good enough to take the mound again on Saturday. The southpaw owns a 2.76 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a 40:11 K:BB ratio across 42.1 innings of work this season. The expectation is that Newcomb could give the White Sox a few innings on Saturday. He has looked strong as a multiple-inning reliever this season. There is some low-end streaming value here with Newcomb possibly pitching around two innings on Saturday.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb will open the regular season in the bullpen, manager Will Venable told Kyle Williams of The Chicago Sun-Times. Newcomb has produced mixed results this spring. His 9.00 K/9, 2.45 BB/9, and 47.2% ground ball rate are impressive, but the same can't be said about his 1.64 HR/9 and 5.11 FIP. While Newcomb has experience starting and relieving, this decision shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Only five of his 48 appearances last year were starts, and he hasn't made more than five starts in a single season since 2018. Newcomb's placement in the bullpen should lead to Anthony Kay and Erick Fedde making the White Sox' Opening Day starting rotation. Pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz will likely open the year in Triple-A.

The Chicago White Sox and free-agent left-hander Sean Newcomb have agreed to a one-year deal worth $4.5 million, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Sammon also reported that Newcomb "will at least get the chance to start" for Chicago. Newcomb was a first-round pick by the Angels in 2012 and had his best season with the Braves in 2018. That year, the 32-year-old southpaw posted a 3.90 ERA (3.69 xERA) with 160 strikeouts across 164 innings. Unfortunately, he struggled in 2019, eventually getting demoted to Triple-A and moving into the bullpen when he returned. Since then, he's been going back and forth between starting and relieving without much luck, until last year. In 2025, Newcomb struck out 91 batters in 92 1/3 innings while posting a career-low 2.73 ERA with the Red Sox and Athletics. For 2026, he will join a White Sox rotation that includes Shane Smith, Davis Martin, Sean Burke, and Anthony Kay. Right now, Newcomb can be safely left off your fantasy radar, but he's worth keeping an eye on since he's a lefty who once showed some potential.

The Athletics announced that they have placed left-hander Sean Newcomb (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation and recalled righty Scott McGough from Triple-A Las Vegas. Newcomb's season will end early, but he was an excellent buy-low pickup for the Athletics after they acquired him from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations in late May. After opening the season as a starter for the Red Sox, Newcomb worked exclusively from the A's bullpen and put up a 1.75 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, and 50:14 K:BB in 51 1/3 innings. Between the two teams, the 32-year-old combined for 92 1/3 frames and recorded a 2.73 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP, 91 strikeouts, and 31 walks.

The Athletics announced on Tuesday that they acquired left-hander Sean Newcomb from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move to clear space on the 40-man roster, the A's designated left-hander Matt Krook and right-hander Ryan Cusick for assignment. Also, outfielder/first baseman Seth Smith cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. Newcomb will head to the American League West after the Red Sox designated him for assignment over the weekend. The 31-year-old southpaw will return to the A's after making 14 appearances for them in 2023 and 2024. He had a 3.95 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 41:17 K:BB in 41 innings over 12 outings (five starts) with Boston this year before being cut. With the A's, he'll likely serve in a long-relief role and as starting-rotation insurance.

The Boston Red Sox announced on Saturday that they designated left-hander Sean Newcomb for assignment and recalled right-hander Luis Guerrero from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Newcomb gets the boot off the team's 40- man roster after opening the year with an 0-4 record, 3.83 ERA (3.28 FIP) and a 1.75 WHIP with 41 strikeouts and 16 walks in 40 innings pitched over 11 appearances (five starts). The 31-year-old southpaw has really struggled of late, allowing seven runs (six earned) in his last 12 1/3 innings, causing him to lose his spot on the MLB roster. If Newcomb clears waivers, he could return to Worcester and stay in Boston's organization as left-handed pitching depth. Obviously, Newcomb isn't on the fantasy radar at this time.

After the Boston Red Sox optioned right-hander Quinn Priester to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, it's likely that left-hander Sean Newcomb will open the year as the team's fifth starter, and he was officially added to the Opening Day roster on Thursday before their game against the Texas Rangers. Newcomb earned the spot, posting a 0.63 ERA with 13 strikeouts in five Grapefruit League appearances (four starts). Injuries to Brayan Bello (shoulder), Kutter Crawford (knee) and Lucas Giolito (hamstring) have given the 31-year-old southpaw an opportunity to open the 2025 campaign. However, depending on how he fares on the mound, Newcomb could only be in line to stick in Boston's rotation for the first couple of turns in the first month of the season. His season debut will come on Monday in Baltimore against the division-rival Orioles, where he should be avoided in fantasy.

MLB.com's Ian Browne says not to rule out Boston Red Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb for an Opening Day starting rotation spot with Brayan Bello (shoulder), Lucas Giolito (hamstring) and Kutter Crawford (knee) all opening the regular season on the injured list. "He's been solid. The cutter has made a difference. Throwing strikes, that's the most important thing. This is a guy we've seen from the last few years against us. It always caught my attention. They've done a good job, the pitching department, adding the cutter, kind of like a strike stealer or avoiding barrels. And so far, so good. He's in the hunt. He's caught our eyes," manager Alex Cora said. The 31-year-old southpaw and former first-rounder in 2014 by the Los Angeles Angels has given up only one run in 9 2/3 spring innings and is competing with Quinn Priester and Richard Fitts for the final rotation spot out of camp. The fact Newcomb doesn't have minor-league options left could help his cause.

Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Newcomb (knee), who has not pitched since March 20, is experiencing irritation in the left knee that he had surgery on last September, and it will put him on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2024 season. Newcomb had a 3.00 ERA in four Cactus League outings this spring and was expected to begin the year in the bullpen as the team's top lefty relief option. In addition to Newcomb, the A's bullpen is also dealing with injuries to Trevor Gott (elbow), who needs Tommy John surgery, and lefty Scott Alexander (ribs), so they could explore the free-agent market for more relief options to start the season. The 30-year-old southpaw wasn't on the fantasy radar to begin with after making just seven appearances (two starts) in his first season with the A's in 2023.