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Sean Newcomb activated for Tuesday’s game, Chad Sobotka optioned

As expected, Sean Newcomb has been activated for Tuesday’s game against the Cubs. To make room on the roster, Chad Sobotka has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The #Braves today returned LHP Sean Newcomb from his major league rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the 7-day concussion injured list. Following last night’s game, the club optioned RHP Chad Sobotka to Triple-A Gwinnett.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 25, 2019

Newcomb had been on the seven-day Injured List after being hit in the back of the head by a JT Realmuto line drive on June 15.