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Atlanta Braves call-up LHP Sean Newcomb – Who and why is he starting Saturday?

Sean Newcomb‘s birthday is June 12 — he will make his major league debut with the Atlanta Braves two days prior to his 24th birthday.

After the Braves placed starting pitcher Bartolo Colon on the disabled list, the speculation began on who will pitch in Colon’s rotation spot. Many names were thrown around (on social media), but news broke early Wednesday that it will be Newcomb getting the ball for one of the games.

The Braves play the New York Mets on Saturday in a doubleheader with the first game starting at 1:00pm ET and the second at 6:00pm ET.