The Red Sox signed Newcomb to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

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.