SP,RP - Chicago White Sox
- Age 33
- Hartford
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
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- P #239
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Sean Newcomb struck out four while not allowing a hit or walk over three scoreless innings in Saturday's loss to the Tigers.
Fantasy Impact
Newcomb made the most of his first start of the season, throwing 67% of his pitches for strikes. The left-hander continues to provide manager Will Venable with a reliable option in a mostly relief role, posting a 2.58 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with an 8.7 K/9 and a 0-1 record through 29 appearances.
Sean Newcomb was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Yankees with a left triceps contusion.
Fantasy Impact
Newcomb will head to be further evaluated. He is day-to-day heading into Thursday.
Sean Newcomb has signed a one-year deal, reportedly worth $4.5 million, with the Chicago White Sox. In a corresponding move, the White Sox designated LHP Ryan Rolison for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
The White Sox rebuild continues with the signing of Newcomb, just two days after picking up Munetaka Murakami. Arguably the best left-handed reliever remaining on the market, Newcomb is coming off his best season at the big league level as he posted a 2.73 ERA with 91 strikeouts in 92.1 innings of work between the Red Sox and the Athletics. After leaving Boston, he had a 1.75 ERA with the A's, limiting opponents to a .214 batting average over 51.1 innings. Newcomb, who can also start, provides the White Sox with a veteran presence within their young pitching staff and will more than likely be used later in games. He could also be a sneaky source of saves for a White Sox team looking to take over the closer's role. Last season, Chicago had just 25 saves spread out over eight different pitchers.
The Athletics placed Sean Newcomb on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with left elbow inflammation.
Fantasy Impact
Newcomb felt tightness in his elbow in his September 14 outing against the Cincinnati Reds and will miss the remainder of the season.
Sean Newcomb struck out three batters while tossing a perfect inning in Friday's victory over the Reds.
Fantasy Impact
He was credited with the save, his second of the season, in the outing. After today’s performance, Newcomb holds a 2.76 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 2 wins and 5 losses across 5 starts this season.
