Newcomb was recalled to the Braves' big-league roster Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move comes one week after Newcomb was optioned to make room for Max Fried's return. Now, the lefty replaces Grant Dayton (thigh) on the active roster. Newcomb's two most recent big-league outings were brutal, as he allowed multiple earned runs in both without recording three outs in either. He had been pitching well before, however, with four straight scoreless appearances covering 4.2 innings. He will likely receive some mid-innings opportunities while active.

Newcomb was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb had a strong showing during the first several weeks of the season, but he gave up five funs on five hits and two walks while striking out two in one inning across his last two appearances. As a result, he'll head to the minors after left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.

Newcomb returned from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb will wind up missing just shy of two weeks. In five appearances prior to his absence, he allowed just one earned run in 5.1 innings, striking out 12 while walking four.

Newcomb (undisclosed) threw at the alternate training site Tuesday and should be ready to return by Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb has been on the COVID-19 injured list since April 17 after a potential exposure to someone who had tested positive for the coronavirus. However, manager Brian Snitker is optimistic that Newcomb will be able to rejoin the bullpen for the upcoming road trip that begins Friday.

Newcomb was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Although Atlanta hasn't given a reason for Newcomb's placement on the injured list, he's apparently away from the team after a potential exposure to someone who had tested positive for COVID-19, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. As long as Newcomb doesn't test positive, he'll be able to return once he clears the league's health and safety protocols. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was recalled in a corresponding move to take Newcomb's place in the bullpen.

Newcomb struck out all three batters he faced in the seventh inning to record his first save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Nationals during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

With Will Smith and A.J. Minter both having pitched in the opener and Chris Martin (finger) unavailable, the save chance fell to Newcomb and he more than rose to the occasion. It's only his second career save, and given the depth of the Atlanta bullpen as well as his own erratic track record, Newcomb seems unlikely to get another in 2021. If he continues to fan batters however -- all five of his outs in his first two appearances this season have been strikeouts -- Newcomb could work himself into a high-leverage role.

Newcomb has made three Grapefruit League appearances since rejoining Atlanta earlier this month after clearing COVID-19 protocols, covering three innings and giving up no runs on two hits and no walks while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb hasn't recorded more than four outs in any of his appearances, suggesting Atlanta is viewing him as a reliever after he made four unsuccessful starts for the big club in 2020. Since Newcomb still has a minor-league option remaining, he may have a tough time winning a spot in Atlanta's Opening Day bullpen even though he's come on strong of late.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Saturday that Newcomb will be away from the team after a potential exposure to somebody with COVID-19, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb hasn't tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be away from camp as a precautionary measure to prevent potential exposure within the clubhouse. It's not yet clear when he'll be cleared to return, but he should still have plenty of time to prepare for the start of the regular season if he continues to test negative.

The Braves optioned Newcomb to their alternate training site Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Though Atlanta brought Newcomb up from the alternate site Saturday to provide a multi-inning option out of the bullpen for the final two games of its series with the Nationals, the lefty went unused in both contests. He'll now lose out on his spot on the 28-man active roster with Atlanta bringing up Touki Toussaint to make a spot start in Monday's series opener in Baltimore.

Newcomb was recalled by Atlanta on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Newcomb had a rough start to the season and spent just over a month at the team's alternate training site as a result. He'll take on a bullpen role in the coming games after the Braves relied heavily on their bullpen recently, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Robbie Erlin was designated for assignment in a corresponding move, and it's unclear who could claim his spot in the rotation.