Time in Red Sox’ rotation likely running out for Sean Newcomb

Time in Red Sox’ rotation likely running out for Sean Newcomb

With one injured starting pitcher back in the Red Sox rotation and another due back next week, Sean Newcomb may be getting squeezed out.

Red Sox lineups: Sean Newcomb to start with first place on the line

Entering Wednesday, the Red Sox are only a half-game behind the Yankees for first place in the AL East. Sean Newcomb will look to help make sure Boston is atop the standings by evening’s end. The Middleborough native will take the mound for his fifth start of the season as the Red Sox go for their third straight win Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Newcomb (0-2, 3.63) is slated to take on Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock (0-1, 12.71)…

Alex Cora Teases Future Of Red Sox Rotation Upon Veteran's Return

The Red Sox could welcome back a veteran pitcher next week, which means a tough decision for the rotation. Lucas Giolito is scheduled to make another rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Friday. Boston will reassess the pitcher’s hamstring injury to ensure there aren’t any setbacks for his season debut. Sean Newcomb seems like the odd man out of the rotation once Giolito is activated, but the Red Sox could go with a six-man rotation like t…