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Lit up in return from IL Newcomb (ankle) was shelled for five earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out one over an inning out of the bullpen in Sunday's 17-4 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Back in action for the Cubs after a month-long stint on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left ankle, Newcomb entered the contest in the sixth inning with the Cubs trailing 10-3 and did little to clot the bleeding. He now sports an 11.57 ERA and 2.36 WHIP over 9.1 innings between stops in Atlanta and Chicago and could be in danger of being booted off the 40-man roster if he doesn't turn things around in the near future.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injured list Newcomb (ankle) was activated off the injured list Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Newcomb wound up missing over a month with a sprained left ankle. Prior to the injury, he struggled to a 7.56 ERA and 7:5 K:BB in 8.1 innings of relief, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage opportunities.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making third rehab outing Tuesday Newcomb (ankle) is scheduled to make his third rehab appearance for Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Newcomb has worked 1.2 innings between his first two outings at Iowa, giving up two earned runs on one hit and two walks. Whenever the Cubs deem him ready to return from the 15-day injured list, Newcomb will occupy a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting up rehab assignment Newcomb (ankle) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Newcomb has been on the shelf for under two weeks with the left ankle sprain, so he likely won't require more than an appearance or two in the minors before the Cubs are comfortable activating him. Between stops with Atlanta and Chicago this season, Newcomb has made six relief appearances covering 8.1 innings and has given up seven earned runs on 10 hits and five walks.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Newcomb (ankle) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Newcomb resumed playing catch last weekend, and he handled a fairly significant workload while throwing off a mound Saturday. The team will wait to see how he responds to Saturday's throwing session prior to determining the next steps in the southpaw's recovery, but he seems to be trending toward a relatively minimal absence.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Newcomb (ankle) played catch Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Newcomb hit the injured list Wednesday with a sprained left ankle. The fact that he's playing catch three days later suggests that his absence may not be a particularly long one. He's expected to resume mound work soon.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rivas' key hit vs hometown Padres lifts Cubs to 7-5 win

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MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes on IL with ankle injury The Cubs placed Newcomb on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left ankle sprain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact According to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Newcomb picked up the ankle injury while shagging flyballs in the outfield during batting practice Sunday. Since being acquired from Atlanta on April 20, Newcomb has made just three appearances out of the Chicago bullpen, working 3.1 innings while giving up three earned runs.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Off to rough start Newcomb, who allowed three runs across 1.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Brewers, has an 8.59 ERA this season.

Impact Newcomb was traded to the Cubs on April 20 to serve as another lefty option in the bullpen. The 28-year-old hasn't made much of an impact yet, allowing 10 hits, five walks and two home runs across 7.1 innings. Newcomb struggled some in his last two seasons with Atlanta also, as evidenced by a 1.70 WHIP in 2021 and a 1.90 WHIP in 2020. His WHIP so far this season is 2.05, and if Newcomb keeps allowing baserunners at this rate, he's unlikely to find much success.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Bradley: The curious case of Sean Newcomb, a Brave no longer Sean Newcomb was once a big deal. He'd been drafted in Round 1 by the Angels. He was a reason the Braves were willing to trade Andrelton Sim...

APRIL 26, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

The curious case of Sean Newcomb, a Brave no longer Sean Newcomb was once a big deal. He’d been drafted in Round 1 by the Angels. He was a reason the Braves were willing to trade Andrelton Sim...

APRIL 25, 2022 • AJC.COM

Cubs notes: David Robertson, closer; Sean Newcomb's post-trade fresh start and more Robertson and Happ have had early-season success; Newcomb is excited about a change of scenery and Frazier is on the IL after struggles.

APRIL 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

With Ronald Acuña Jr. nearing return, Braves confident despite slow start

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APRIL 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

With Ronald Acuña Jr. nearing return, Braves confident despite slow start

Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3

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APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Traded to Cubs Newcomb, along with cash considerations was traded from Atlanta to the Cubs on Wednesday in exchange for Jesse Chavez.

Impact Newcomb was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday, and Chicago opted to acquire him via trade rather than potentially losing out on a waiver claim. The 28-year-old lefty had a 3.87 ERA across his first three big-league campaigns, but he's struggled over the past three years, which limited his opportunities in the majors. He'll now receive a fresh start with the Cubs.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves trade Sean Newcomb, acquire ex-Brave Jesse Chavez The Braves have moved on from erratic pitcher Sean Newcomb, trading the left-hander to the Chicago Cubs for former Braves righty Jesse Chave...

APRIL 21, 2022 • AJC.COM

Fried, Jansen mow down Dodgers as Braves stop LA streak, 3-1

Max Fried looked right at home, opening with five perfect innings while pitching the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Loses roster spot Atlanta designated Newcomb for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Newcomb's lack of remaining minor-league options helped him make Atlanta's Opening Day roster, but he was able to maintain his spot in the big-league bullpen for long. He allowed a run on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Dodgers, marking the third time in as many appearances that he gave up at least one run. Atlanta recalled Dylan Lee from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace Newcomb as a left-handed option out of the bullpen.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky start to season Newcomb gave up one run on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out one.

Impact Entering the game in the fourth inning in relief of Huascar Ynoa, Newcomb wasn't much more effective than Atlanta's starter. The 28-year-old southpaw has a 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB through his first five innings this season, and Newcomb doesn't seem likely to move out of a low-leverage role any time soon.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman hits 1st HR for Dodgers in reunion win over Braves

Freddie Freeman slugged his first home run in a Dodgers uniform and Los Angeles beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 for its seventh consecutive victory

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Greene wins big league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves' Matt Olson hits mammoth homer; lefties Kyle Muller, Sean Newcomb struggle, but will they still make the cut? Plus, an encounter with another Muller who had manager Brian Snitker cracking jokes, and injury updates.

APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration

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MARCH 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves' Acuña still rehabbing knee, won't play spring game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t see game action in spring training, even as a designated hitter

MARCH 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Tendered contract for 2022 Newcomb and Atlanta agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $900,000 contract to avoid arbitration.

Impact Newcomb will be competing for a spot in the reigning champions' bullpen this spring after turning in a 4.73 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 43:27 K:BB across 32.1 innings in 2021. The lefty doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, which should work in his favor in his bid for Atlanta's Opening Day roster.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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