Availability
Austin Gomber has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. Gomber's contract includes an invitation to Spring Training next month.
Fantasy Impact
Gomber, a fourth round pick by the Cardinals in 2014, has pitched parts of seven seasons with the Cardinals and Rockies. After posting a 3.72 ERA in two seasons with St. Louis, Gomber had a 5.31 ERA in five seasons with Colorado. Last year, however, the lefthander suffered through a disastrous season as he was limited to 12 starts and went 0-7 with a 7.49 ERA and allowed 82 hits in just 57.2 innings. Gomber will be battling for the final spot in the Rangers' rotation during the spring.
The Cubs signed LHP Austin Gomber to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact
Gomber was released by the Rockies in August. He'll add pitching depth in the Cubs organization.
The Colorado Rockies unconditionally released Austin Gomber on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Since joining the Rockies in 2021, Gomber has posted a 5.31 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. He is seeking a fresh start with a new organization after recording a career-worst 7.49 ERA across 12 starts this season.
The Colorado Rockies placed Austin Gomber on outright waivers on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Gomber, who has struggled this season with a 6.75 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP over 12 starts, is likely to clear waivers due to his $6.35 million salary.
Austin Gomber allowed six earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over six innings in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s performance, Gomber now has a 6.52 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with an 0-6 record across 10 starts this season. He has just 30 strikeouts in 49 2/3 innings of work.