Sean Newcomb - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Will pitch out of bullpen in 2026 White Sox manager Will Venable told reporters Saturday that Newcomb will work out of the bullpen for the 2026 season, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Newcomb has operated as a starter for most of his major-league career, but he found success out of the bullpen with the Red Sox and Athletics in 2025, posting a 2.73 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 91:31 K:BB across 92.1 innings. He inked a one-year deal with the White Sox in December and was competing for a rotation spot for the 2026 season. Although he won't open the season as a starter, Newcomb could see some spot starts to help give the White Sox's rotation extra rest.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive spring outing Newcomb allowed two runs (none earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out six across 3.0 innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.

Impact Newcomb has made four spring outings and had allowed six earned runs across eight innings entering Friday's outing. His appearance against the Cubs was his most positive of the spring, and he also ramped up to 63 pitches. Newcomb looks likely to begin the season in long relief, but he could work in a swing role and still has a chance to crack the rotation.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

'Fired me up': Newcomb impressed by new batterymate Teel in spring debut GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Kyle Teel is the ultimate competitor, and veteran left-hander Sean Newcomb learned that fact about his White Sox batterym...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Newcomb brings veteran presence, rotation competition to White Sox CHICAGO -- At 32 years old, and with parts of nine seasons and 223 games of Major League experience, left-hander Sean Newcomb immediately be...

JANUARY 7 • MLB.COM

Details of Sean Newcomb's $4.5 million, 1-year contract with the Chicago White Sox

Details of Sean Newcomb’s $4.5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox agree to a $4.5 million, 1-year contract

Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox Sign Left-Hander Who Made Five Starts For Red Sox In 2025 MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported on Tuesday that the White Sox have signed former Red Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • NESN.COM

White Sox sign lefty Newcomb to one-year deal CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5-million contract. To make ro...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

White Sox continue spending, ink Sean Newcomb to one-year deal | Sporting News The White Sox have added a trusted left-hander to their bullpen.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Inks one-year deal with White Sox The White Sox signed Newcomb (elbow) to a one-year, $4.5 million contract Tuesday.

Impact Newcomb was terrific as a full-time reliever after being traded to the Athletics last season, collecting a 1.75 ERA and 50:14 K:BB over 51.1 innings. The left-hander had been drawing free-agent interest as both a starter and reliever, and it's unclear what role the White Sox have in mind for him. Newcomb's 2025 campaign ended prematurely due to left elbow inflammation, but he should be ready to go for spring training.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Interest as starter and reliever Newcomb (elbow) is drawing interest from teams as both a starter and reliever, Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic report.

Impact Newcomb thrived as a full-time reliever after being traded to the Athletics in May, posting a 1.75 ERA and 50:14 K:BB over 51.1 innings. The left-hander hasn't been a full-time starter at the major-league level since 2018, but he threw six different pitch types out of the A's bullpen. Newcomb ended the 2025 season on the injured list with left elbow inflammation, and it's unclear where he's at in his offseason throwing program.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics and Royals play, winner secures 3-game series

The Athletics and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics face the Royals with 1-0 series lead

The Athletics lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take on the Royals after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Astros on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates and Athletics meet in series rubber match

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics 2B Zack Gelof needs season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is expected to have season-ending left shoulder surgery next week, manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with elbow inflammation The Athletics placed Newcomb on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation.

Impact Newcomb's move to the injured list will ensure he remains out for the rest of the season, putting a stamp on his campaign after he turned in a 2.73 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 92.1 total innings between the Red Sox and A's. Scott McGough was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the void in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out side for save Newcomb struck out three in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Reds.

Impact This was Newcomb's second save of the season -- his other was against the Angels on Aug. 16. The Athletics are using a closing committee to finish off games since the trade deadline, and they've tallied just 31 saves overall this year, with 20 of those coming from Mason Miller prior to the deal that sent him to San Diego. Newcomb and Hogan Harris appear to be the current favorites for saves, though volume will remain an issue. On the season, Newcomb has a 2.76 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 91:31 K:BB over 91.1 innings across 47 outings (five starts) between the Athletics and the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics beat Reds 3-0 as Carlos Cortes hits 2 homers

Carlos Cortes hit a pair of solo home runs, Lawrence Butler led off with a homer and the Athletics beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 after A’s starter J

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Snags save Newcomb allowed an unearned run on two hits and a hit batsman and struck out three without walking a batter over 1.2 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Tyler Ferguson put two runners on in the eighth inning, but Newcomb was able to defuse the situation. Newcomb then allowed a run in the ninth, but the Athletics' lead was never in any real danger after the team padded the lead in the eighth. This was Newcomb's first save since the 2021 campaign with Atlanta. He's allowed just the one unearned run over his last nine appearances, a stretch that covers 11.2 innings with a 16:3 K:BB. He's in a late-inning role for now, but the Athletics' overall struggles make saves hard to come by. Newcomb has maintained a 2.97 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 82:28 K:BB over 78.2 innings across 38 appearances (five starts) between the Athletics and the Red Sox this year.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags save Newcomb allowed an unearned run on two hits and a hit batsman and struck out three without walking a batter over 1.2 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Tyler Ferguson put two runners on in the eighth inning, but Newcomb was able to defuse the situation. Newcomb then allowed a run in the ninth, but the Athletics' lead was never in any real danger after the team padded its advantage in the eighth. This was Newcomb's first save since the 2021 campaign with Atlanta. He's allowed just the one unearned run over his last nine appearances, a stretch that covers 11.2 innings and includes a 16:3 K:BB. He's in a late-inning role for now, but Saturday's usage doesn't suggest he's a primary option for saves, and the Athletics' overall struggles make those opportunities hard to come by anyway. Newcomb has maintained a 2.97 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 82:28 K:BB over 78.2 innings across 38 appearances (five starts) between the Athletics and the Red Sox this year.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morales, Rooker lead Athletics to 7-2 win over Angels

Luis Morales struck out five in his second career start, Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas hit home runs, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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