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.

Newcomb will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a technicality, as we knew Newcomb would be starting one half of Saturday's doubleheader. He makes for an appealing stream in deep leagues, given his filthy stuff and strikeout potential, but he is a major ratio risk. Newcomb faces Robert Gsellman in the doubleheader.

Newcomb will start one of the Braves' games against the Mets on Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The pitching prospect was scratched from his scheduled start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, and there's now confirmation that it was done to prepare him for his major-league debut Saturday. No official word has come forth on whether Newcomb will pitch game 1 or 2 of the twinbill, although Mark Bowman of MLB.com also notes that game 1 makes the most sense if another starter (potentially Matt Wisler) is called up as the 26th man for the nightcap.

Newcomb was scratched from his scheduled start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

This seems to be a good indication that Newcomb is headed to the major leagues in short order to replace Bartolo Colon (oblique) in the rotation. He would be in line to start one game of Saturday's twin bill with the Mets. Newcomb continues to battle control issues in the minors (5.2 BB/9 this season, 4.8 BB/9 for career), but he's been able to minimize the damage from the free passes by missing bats at an excellent clip (11.5 K/9) and limiting the long ball.

Newcomb allowed two hits and four walks over five scoreless innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday white striking out six but came away with a no-decision in a loss to Rochester.

EDGE Analysis

The big lefty, Atlanta's No. 15 prospect, continues to post big strikeout and big walk numbers, managing a 24:13 K:BB through his first 19.1 innings for Gwinnett this season. Newcomb's raw stuff is major-league quality, but until the 23-year-old learns to get his pitches over the plate more often he remains something of a long shot to ever become a regular member of the Braves' rotation.

The Braves re-assigned Newcomb to minor league camp.

EDGE Analysis

This is basically the procedural confirmation of something expected to happen all spring. Expect him to start 2017 at Triple-A Gwinnett. The promising left-hander is considered an important piece of Atlanta's future but must conquer the control issues that cloud his once lofty prospect status. The next year or two may determine whether the 23-year-old will polish his makeup and manage a starter's workload. If gone uncorrected, Newcomb's flaws may keep him in the bullpen in the long term.

Newcomb will likely begin the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walks remain the biggest obstacle for Newcomb, but he showed some improvement down the stretch last season at Double-A, posting a 3.7 BB/9 over his final nine starts, markedly better than his overall 4.6 BB/9. If he's able to further hone his command at Triple-A, he could make his major league debut in 2017, but don't expect the Braves to rush one of their top pitching prospects and risk hurting his confidence.