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.

Gomber was the centerpiece of Colorado’s return in the 2021 trade that sent Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals, and one of only two players from that trade to see MLB action with the Rockies, joining infielder Elehuris Montero, who is now playing in Japan. Through 125 outings with Colorado, Gomber posted an overall ERA of 5.31 in 601.2 innings with an ERA+ of 90 (MLB average is 100).

This season, Gomber struggled with his health and pitching. A left shoulder injury caused him to miss the start of the 2025 campaign and not make his season debut until June 15. He went 0-7 with a 7.49 ERA and allowed 82 hits in 57.

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