Newcomb (ankle) is scheduled to make his third rehab appearance for Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb has worked 1.2 innings between his first two outings at Iowa, giving up two earned runs on one hit and two walks. Whenever the Cubs deem him ready to return from the 15-day injured list, Newcomb will occupy a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.

Newcomb (ankle) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb has been on the shelf for under two weeks with the left ankle sprain, so he likely won't require more than an appearance or two in the minors before the Cubs are comfortable activating him. Between stops with Atlanta and Chicago this season, Newcomb has made six relief appearances covering 8.1 innings and has given up seven earned runs on 10 hits and five walks.

Newcomb (ankle) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb resumed playing catch last weekend, and he handled a fairly significant workload while throwing off a mound Saturday. The team will wait to see how he responds to Saturday's throwing session prior to determining the next steps in the southpaw's recovery, but he seems to be trending toward a relatively minimal absence.

Newcomb (ankle) played catch Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb hit the injured list Wednesday with a sprained left ankle. The fact that he's playing catch three days later suggests that his absence may not be a particularly long one. He's expected to resume mound work soon.

The Cubs placed Newcomb on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left ankle sprain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Newcomb picked up the ankle injury while shagging flyballs in the outfield during batting practice Sunday. Since being acquired from Atlanta on April 20, Newcomb has made just three appearances out of the Chicago bullpen, working 3.1 innings while giving up three earned runs.

Newcomb, who allowed three runs across 1.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Brewers, has an 8.59 ERA this season.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb was traded to the Cubs on April 20 to serve as another lefty option in the bullpen. The 28-year-old hasn't made much of an impact yet, allowing 10 hits, five walks and two home runs across 7.1 innings. Newcomb struggled some in his last two seasons with Atlanta also, as evidenced by a 1.70 WHIP in 2021 and a 1.90 WHIP in 2020. His WHIP so far this season is 2.05, and if Newcomb keeps allowing baserunners at this rate, he's unlikely to find much success.

Newcomb, along with cash considerations was traded from Atlanta to the Cubs on Wednesday in exchange for Jesse Chavez.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Tuesday, and Chicago opted to acquire him via trade rather than potentially losing out on a waiver claim. The 28-year-old lefty had a 3.87 ERA across his first three big-league campaigns, but he's struggled over the past three years, which limited his opportunities in the majors. He'll now receive a fresh start with the Cubs.

Atlanta designated Newcomb for assignment Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb's lack of remaining minor-league options helped him make Atlanta's Opening Day roster, but he was able to maintain his spot in the big-league bullpen for long. He allowed a run on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Dodgers, marking the third time in as many appearances that he gave up at least one run. Atlanta recalled Dylan Lee from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace Newcomb as a left-handed option out of the bullpen.

Newcomb gave up one run on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Entering the game in the fourth inning in relief of Huascar Ynoa, Newcomb wasn't much more effective than Atlanta's starter. The 28-year-old southpaw has a 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB through his first five innings this season, and Newcomb doesn't seem likely to move out of a low-leverage role any time soon.

Newcomb and Atlanta agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $900,000 contract to avoid arbitration.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb will be competing for a spot in the reigning champions' bullpen this spring after turning in a 4.73 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 43:27 K:BB across 32.1 innings in 2021. The lefty doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, which should work in his favor in his bid for Atlanta's Opening Day roster.