Colorado placed Austin Gomber on outright waivers while he remains with the team during the pending process. Outright waivers are irrevocable and would send Gomber to any claiming club within the next 48 hours. A claiming team would assume roughly $1.33MM of the remaining $6.35MM salary, reducing likelihood of a claim given his impending free-agent status. Gomber carries a 7.49 ERA over 57 2/3 innings after missing two and a half months with shoulder discomfort. His fastball velocity has dropped to 89–90 mph this season, contributing to career-worst strikeout and home run rates. The Rockies can retain, release, or let him pass through waivers.
That said, it's frankly difficult to imagine another club picking Gomber up. A claiming team would pay the approximate $1.33MM remaining on the lefty-hander's $6.35MM salary. Gomber is an impending free agent, so it'd make no sense for a non-contending club to do that. Contenders would have a difficult time finding a roster spot for a pitcher who has been shelled for a 7.49 earned run average in 57 2/3 innings.
Gomber missed the first two and a half months battling shoulder discomfort. He has been in Warren Schaeffer's rotation since June 15 but hasn't managed a single quality start in 12 appearances. Gomber did get through five innings while allowing two or fewer runs in three of his first four appearances. Opponents have tagged him for 36 earned runs across 38 innings during his past eight times out.
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