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Rockies Journal: Austin Gomber Is Gone, but Ghosts of Nolan Arenado Trade Remain
Austin Gomber, acquired in the 2021 Arenado trade, struggled with a 7.49 ERA and no quality starts in 12 outings before his release by the Rockies.
- On Friday, the Colorado Rockies released left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber, a principal piece acquired in the trade sending Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2021.
- Gomber struggled this season, going 0-7 over 12 starts with a 7.49 ERA, posting a career-worst 12.5% strikeout rate and a career-low 89.5 mph fastball after shoulder issues.
- Placed on outright waivers, Austin Gomber went unclaimed for 48 hours and was released; a claiming club would have owed about $1.3 million of his $6.35 million salary.
- The Rockies filled roster spots by selecting left-handed reliever Lucas Gilbreath's contract and recalling right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli, placing righty Dugan Darnell on the 15-day injured list; none of the five Arenado-trade players remain.
- Gomber departs Colorado with a 28-44 record and a 5.31 ERA across 125 appearances; at 31, he was slated to reach free agency at season's end.
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Daily Camera
Reporter HeraldRockies Journal: Austin Gomber is gone, but ghosts of Nolan Arenado trade remain
The ghosts of Nolan Arenado are almost gone. Almost. When the Rockies released left-handed starter Austin Gomber on Friday, the club severed ties with the last remaining player acquired in the infamous 2021 trade that sent the disenchanted Arenado — and $51 million — to the Cardinals. Arenado, the 10-time Gold Glove third baseman and eight-time All-Star, was the centerpiece of what’s widely viewed as one of the worst trades in Colorado sports hi…
Austin Gomber released by Rockies, bringing a close to Nolan Arenado trade
The Colorado Rockies unconditionally released starting pitcher Austin Gomber on Friday afternoon, bringing an unceremonious close to the final chapter of the Nolan Arenado trade.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalRockies release struggling, winless LHP Austin Gomber
The Colorado Rockies released struggling left-hander Austin Gomber with just over a month left in the season.
Associated Press News
Rockies release struggling pitcher Austin Gomber, a big piece in the Nolan Arenado trade in 2021
The Colorado Rockies have released pitcher Austin Gomber. Gomber was a key part of the trade that sent Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2021.
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