"Gomber, 32, joined the Rangers organization in a non-roster deal in January. He was a candidate to be their fifth starter, though Gomber was sent to Triple-A when the job ultimately went to Kumar Rocker. Gomber's results at Triple-A haven't been pretty. In 33 2/3 innings over nine appearances (eight starts), Gomber had a 7.75 ERA while allowing 41 hits and 14 unintentional walks."
"That follows a 2025 season defined by injuries and underperformance. Gomber started the year on the injured list with left shoulder soreness and did not return to the Rockies until June 15th. He made 12 starts in the following two months, but the results were a far cry from Gomber's previous back-of-the-rotation work. In 57 2/3 innings, Gomber had a 7.49 ERA and just a 12.5% strikeout rate."
"Although his control was typically excellent, Gomber allowed a staggering 16 home runs in that time, or 2.50 HR/9. That mark was unacceptable even for Coors Field. Gomber was released by the Rockies on August 22nd. He quickly signed a minor league pact with the Cubs, but he did not make it back to the Majors by the end of the year. Gomber elected minor league free agency in November."
"That said, Gomber is only two seasons removed from being a serviceable starter. He threw 165 innings over 30 starts for the Rockies in 2024, with an impressive 5.5% walk rate and a 4.75 ERA. The latter figure seems uninspiring on the surface, but it's roughly league average when adjusting for Coors Field. FanGraphs valued Gomber at 1.3 WAR that year - perfectly fine for a No. 5 starter."
Austin Gomber, a 32-year-old left-hander, signed a minor league deal with the Braves after being released by the Rangers from a minor league pact. Gomber joined the Rangers in January as a non-roster signing and was considered for a fifth-starter role before being sent to Triple-A. His Triple-A performance included a 7.75 ERA over 33 2/3 innings with 41 hits and 14 unintentional walks. In 2025, he dealt with left shoulder soreness, returned mid-June, posted a 7.49 ERA with a 12.5% strikeout rate, and allowed 16 home runs in 57 2/3 innings. He was released by the Rockies, later signed with the Cubs, and elected minor league free agency. He previously produced a 4.75 ERA in 2024 over 165 innings, with a strong 5.5% walk rate and 1.3 WAR, making him a low-risk depth option.
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