Newcomb (1-3) got tagged for seven runs on 10 hits and two walks over 3.1 innings in Tuesday's 16-4 loss to the Astros. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

After four straight quality starts to begin his big-league career Newcomb was overdue for a rough outing, and the buzzsaw Houston offense was more than happy to oblige. The young lefty will get another tough test in his final start before the All-Star break Sunday on the road against the Nationals.

Newcomb (1-2) threw six scoreless innings against the Padres on Tuesday en route to his first career win. He struck out eight and walked one.

EDGE Analysis

With six scoreless frames in his first career road start, Newcomb now sits with a sparkling 1.48 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through four major-league outings (24.1 innings). The most impressive (and surprising) part of this has been his control -- Newcomb did have four walks in one start, but he's issued a total of four walks in his other three starts combined spanning 18.1 innings. He posted a 5.2 BB/9 with Triple-A Gwinnett prior to his promotion. Newcomb lines up to start Sunday at Oakland.

Newcomb allowed only one run on three hits and a walk over six innings but had to settle for a no-decision in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Giants. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

He was held to just 80 pitches (59 strikes) after rain delayed the start of the game following his warmup, but the disruption of his routine did nothing to throw Newcomb off. He's now provided the Braves with quality starts in each of his first three big-league outings, although his 1.96 ERA overstates how effective he's been given his 13:7 K:BB in 18.1 innings. Expect the lefty to remain in the rotation even if Bartolo Colon (oblique/back) is able to return to action next week.

Newcomb is now scheduled to start Wednesday against the Giants, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb was originally scheduled to start Thursday's series finale, but he'll have his start pushed up a day to Wednesday after Bartolo Colon (oblique/back) was scratched. The 24-year-old, who has compiled a 2.19 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through two major-league starts (12.1 innings) this season, will look to further solidify himself in the Braves rotation as he toes the rubber for the third time this season.

Newcomb is in line to start Thursday's game against the Giants, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Bartolo Colon (oblique) is on track to come off the 10-day disabled list to start Wednesday, his return won't result in Newcomb losing his rotation spot after the rookie impressed in his first two big-league outings. Manager Brian Snitker will roll out a six-man rotation this week, but it's unknown if the Braves will carry forth with the experiment beyond that. If Newcomb continues to pitch well Thursday, he might not even have to worry much about losing his starting role if the Braves ultimately revert to a five-man setup, as 40-somethings Colon (7.78 ERA, 1.71 WHIP in 59 innings) and R.A. Dickey (5.35 ERA, 1.51 WHIP in 77.1 innings) may not have much more margin for error at this point in the season.

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."

EDGE Analysis

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.

Newcomb (0-2) gave up three runs on five hits and four walks over six innings while striking out three in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

He did throw 67 of 106 pitches for strikes, but the young lefty had trouble putting batters away when it counted. Newcomb's delivered quality starts in each of his first two appearances in the majors but seems likely to head back to Triple-A Gwinnett with Bartolo Colon (oblique) set to come off the DL next week.

Newcomb is scheduled to start Friday's series opener against the Marlins, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Bartolo Colon still battling through an oblique issue, Newcomb will again step in to take his turn in the rotation. The 24-year-old earned himself another spot start after turning in an impressive first outing -- he struck out seven and walked two through 6.1 innings of one-run (unearned) ball. He's scheduled to face Dan Straily and the Marlins in his second start.

Newcomb allowed a single unearned run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings during Saturday's loss to the Mets. He didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets have an admirable offense, so this was an encouraging debut for the lefty, and especially in the strikeouts column. Newcomb posted a 2.97 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 11.5 K/9 and 5.2 BB/9 with Triple-A Gwinnett through 11 starts, so if he can locate his spots and limit the free passes, there is oodles of upside. He's probably best viewed as a high-risk, high-reward option until proven otherwise, but Atlanta also has every reason to hand him him a rotation spot if he earns it. If the rookie sticks in the rotation for another turn, a home start against the Marlins is on deck.

Newcomb's contract was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett in advance of his start Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Robert Gsellman and the Mets. Newcomb has nasty stuff from the left side, but he has always had trouble locating his offerings, so it is a high-risk/high-reward profile on a start-to-start basis.