Overview

• Sean Newcomb, a 31-year-old from Middleborough, Massachusetts, will start for the Boston Red Sox against the Baltimore Orioles on March 31, 2025.
• Newcomb secured his rotation spot after allowing just one earned run over 14⅓ innings during spring training and adding a cutter to his pitching arsenal.
• This debut marks a personal milestone for Newcomb, who grew up as a Red Sox fan and attended games at Fenway Park as a child.
• The Red Sox are looking to rebound from a 1-3 start to the season, with offensive struggles highlighted by Rafael Devers setting a record for 12 strikeouts in the first four games.
• Newcomb’s family, including his mother, will be in attendance for his debut, which could be one of several starts depending on roster adjustments.