A's Sean Newcomb has surgery on right knee, eyes spring return

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Newcomb had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday to help alleviate pain he experienced while recovering from a procedure on his left knee in September.

Team orthopedist Dr. Will Workman performed a medial meniscectomy, the team said. Newcomb is projected to be ready to pitch by the start of spring training.

Newcomb, 30, went 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA over seven games with two starts spanning 15 innings after being traded on Aug. 21 from the San Francisco Giants. He landed on the injured list with a strained left knee following a Sept. 15 against the San Diego Padres.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.