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**Local Pitcher Sean Newcomb Designated for Assignment by Red Sox**
**BOSTON, MA** – Sean Newcomb, the Middleborough, Massachusetts native who realized a hometown dream by pitching for the Boston Red Sox this season, has been designated for assignment by the team. The move came after the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, with the Red Sox calling up right-hander Luis Guerrero from Triple-A Worcester to fill Newcomb’s roster spot.
Newcomb, a left-handed pitcher, earned a spot on the Opening Day roster after a strong showing as a non-roster invitee in spring training. He went on to pitch 41 innings for the Red Sox, both as a starter and in relief, posting a respectable 3.95 ERA. Recently, he served as a valuable long-relief option for the team.
“Sean contributed some important innings for us,” a Red Sox spokesperson said. “But after pitching in the first game of the doubleheader, we needed a fresh arm in the bullpen.”
The designation for assignment means Newcomb will be placed on waivers and made available to other Major League teams. If he clears waivers, he could be outrighted to Triple-A Worcester and remain within the Red Sox organization. However, given his performance this season, it’s likely another MLB team will claim him.
Luis Guerrero, Newcomb’s replacement, has impressed in his limited MLB appearances. He has yet to allow an earned run in 12 MLB appearances dating back to last September, including three outings this season. In 13 appearances for Triple-A Worcester this season Guerrero has posted a 4.91 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 18.1 innings.
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