Newcomb will stay in the Braves rotation for at least one more turn, as the club plans to deploy a six-man rotation when Bartolo Colon (oblique) comes off the DL, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "We'll start with [the six-man rotation] and then see where we go," Braves manager Brian Snitker said. "I don't think we're committing to it for an extended period. But it's just kind of like you've got to start somewhere in that situation, and we'll deal with it as we go."

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The rookie left-hander has given Atlanta quality starts in each of his first two big-league outings, although a lack of run support has left Newcomb with two losses. Colon, meanwhile, had a 7.78 ERA and 1.71 WHIP when he landed on the DL and the 44-year-old could be reaching the end of his career. One of the two should lose their spot after next week, and given the Braves' place in the standings, they have little reason to give innings to Colon if the front office feels Newcomb is ready for a regular gig.