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Rockies Release Austin Gomber, Ending Last On-Field Tie to Arenado Trade

Colorado fills his roster spot with Lucas Gilbreath.

Aug 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (26) pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Aug 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber (26) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Colorado announced the unconditional release Friday, making the 31-year-old a free agent before the offseason.
  • The move closes the final on-field chapter of the Rockies’ 2021 deal that sent Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals.
  • Gomber went unclaimed on outright waivers earlier this week after an injury-delayed return to the rotation.
  • He debuted on June 15 and finished 0–7 with a 7.49 ERA over 57.2 innings, allowing 82 hits and 16 home runs.
  • The Rockies selected Gilbreath from Triple-A Albuquerque, placed Dugan Darnell on the 15-day IL with a left hip issue, and recalled Angel Chivilli, while remaining on the hook for roughly $1.26 million of Gomber’s 2025 salary subject to league-minimum offsets.