US EditionWhite Sox Reach 1-Year Deal with LHP Sean Newcomb
Sean Newcomb signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract to provide pitching depth for the White Sox after a strong 1.75 ERA season with the Athletics bullpen in 2025.
- The Chicago White Sox agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb and designated left-handed pitcher Ryan Rolison for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
- Amid recent signings including Munetaka Murakami, the Chicago White Sox pursued pitching by adding Sean Newcomb to fill a backend rotation spot as contenders eyed him in free agency.
- Seen as an integral bullpen piece in 2025, Sean Newcomb posted a 1.75 ERA in just over 51 innings with the Oakland Athletics and finished six games with two saves.
- The A's now face a lefty shortage with just two left-handed relievers, Hogan Harris and Brady Basso, prompting Oakland Athletics to seek another southpaw via free agency or trade.
- Reports indicate Newcomb could shift to the rotation, and he told Jason Burke he wanted to start while favoring a contender closer to home with another baby on the way.
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Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Left-handed Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox agreed on Tuesday to a one-year contract for 4.5 million. The 32-year-old player had a 2-5 record with an ERA of 2.73 and two rescues in five openings and 43 re-releases last season for the Boston Red Sox and Athletics, who acquired it on May 27 by 100,000. After the exchange, he had a 2-1 record with an ERA of 1.75 and an opponent batting average of .214. Newcomb…
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The Chicago White Sox were able to add another player to their 26-man roster as they signed left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb. Newcomb has split time in his career as a starting pitcher and a reliever, but now with the White Sox, he could be used in different roles. The 26-man roster is going to be intriguing to see, but Chicago has some options on how they want to use him. Let’s take a closer look at Newcomb and discuss what is being reported su…
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