The Athletics released Newcomb on Saturday.

The Athletics designated Newcomb for assignment on Tuesday.

Newcomb (1-0) picked up the win Friday against the Twins after picking off Austin Martin for the final out of the eighth inning while in the midst of a 1-1 count on Willi Castro.

The Athletics reinstated Newcomb (knee) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Newcomb (knee) allowed two runs over one innings in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Newcomb (knee) is slated to throw a simulated game Friday at the Athletics' minor-league complex in Arizona, MLB.com reports.

Newcomb (knee) is set to begin a throwing progression in coming days, MLB.com reports.

The Athletics placed Newcomb on the 60-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with left knee inflammation.

Newcomb will start the 2024 season on injured list due to left knee irritation, MLB.com reports.

Newcomb (knee) made his Cactus League debut in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Royals, striking out four over two scoreless innings while working around two hits and one walk.