Austin Gomber
SP - Colorado Rockies
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Despite a somewhat solid outing, Austin Gomber's performance on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks was a mixed bag that fantasy managers will view with a critical eye.
Fantasy Impact
Throwing 98 pitches over 6 innings and allowing just 2 earned runs shows Gomber's ability to navigate through a lineup and limit damage, a positive sign for those in deeper leagues or those streaming starters. However, his 4 strikeouts over those 6 innings, combined with a season ERA now sitting at an inflated 4.91 and a WHIP at 1.64, highlight the underlying volatility that comes with rostering the Rockies' lefty.
Austin Gomber signed a one-year deal worth $3.15 million with the Rockies to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Gomber should remain at the end of the starting rotation for Colorado. He is off the fantasy radar.
Austin Gomber will miss his next scheduled start on Sunday due to lower back soreness.
Fantasy Impact
The injury is not expected to land Gomber on the injured list. He should be ready to make his next start at some point next week for the Rockies.
Austin Gomber had a tough outing on Friday, giving up 2 earned runs on 8 hits and 1 walk over 5 innings pitched, resulting in a loss for the Rockies as they fell to the Dodgers by a score of 6-1.
Fantasy Impact
With this performance, Gomber's season ERA stands at 5.33 with a 1.46 WHIP, while maintaining a 5.8 K/9 and a 2.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio through 24 games started.
Gomber delivered a quality start on Monday, allowing just two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings of work against the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Despite the strong outing, Gomber did not factor into the decision as the Rockies pulled out a narrow 4-3 victory. With this performance, Gomber's season ERA stands at 5.68, accompanied by a 1.44 WHIP, a 6.1 K/9 rate, and an 8-8 record.