Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber had a terrific start on Thursday, tossing eight innings of one-run ball against the Atlanta Braves in a 3-1 win. Gomber allowed just five hits and had six strikeouts to zero walks. The 30-year-old has been fairly reliable lately, going at least six innings in each of his last five starts while earning a quality start in all but one of those outings. His numbers on the season aren't terrible either, especially for pitching in Coors Field. Still, he doesn't strike out a lot of batters and pitches for a dreadful team in a dreadful park for pitchers, so he doesn't warrant any long-term consideration in fantasy.
Austin Gomber Labors Through Six-Inning No-Decision
Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber struggled through six innings during Monday's 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Gomber received a no-decision after allowing four earned runs on nine hits, striking out three, and not allowing a walk. Monday was a mild improvement, yet Gomber has allowed at least four earned runs in each of his last five starts that has taken his ERA from 2.76 on May 22 to his current 4.72 mark. Gomber is 1-5 with a 1.32 WHIP with 59 strikeouts and 24 walks in 87 2/3 innings. Fantasy managers would be wise to avoid Gomber, even in deeper leagues.
Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (arm) will take his normal spot in the team's starting rotation and toe the rubber on Sunday in Los Angeles against the first-place Dodgers this weekend. It's great news for the Rockies and Gomber's fantasy managers after he needed to be scratched from his last scheduled start on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians due to general arm soreness. The 30-year-old will be well-rested, but the matchup in LA against the best lineup in the game is one to shy away from, at least in DFS. Gomber has looked great so far in 2024 for the Rockies, recording a fine 2.76 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with a 41:17 K:BB in 58 2/3 innings and 10 starts. As is the case with most Rockies pitchers, Gomber has been slightly better on the road than at hitter-friendly Coors Field, but keep in mind the Dodgers sport the second-best OPS (.758) in baseball.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (arm) was scratched from Monday's start due to arm soreness. As a result, Anthony Molina will get the starting nod. Gomber expressed to the media that he felt "that I would have been probably at 85% today where we are at now, still being in May, it was probably smarter just to buy a couple of days." This is a great sign, as Gomber could even make a start later this week and is still worth holding onto in deeper leagues. The southpaw entered Monday with a strong 2.76 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. Spot starter Anthony Molina has yet to start a game this season and has posted a poor 7.56 ERA and 1.80 WHIP out of the bullpen. He should not be considered in any DFS formats this afternoon.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (back) was skipped in his last start and will now be placed on the injured list due to back tightness. He was pulled from his most recent start and things haven't progressed the way the team would've liked. Gomber has nine wins this year but has pitched poorly overall and isn't worth rostering right now.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (back) is set to miss his next scheduled start versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The left-hander was pulled early during his last start on Monday due to back tightness. The Rockies are hopeful that Gomber is able to avoid the injured list. The southpaw has struggled with a 5.50 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and 87/43 K/BB ratio through 27 starts this season. Fantasy managers who have Gomber rostered can go ahead and look for another option this week.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber (back) could be skipped on his next turn in the rotation, according to manager Bud Black. The left-hander made an early exit from Monday's start due to back soreness. The Rockies have two days off within the next week, so they will be able to give Gomber a little more rest. It sounds like the southpaw should be able to avoid going on the injured list. It's uncertain who would take Gomber's spot in the rotation, assuming he does miss a start.
Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (back) has had back soreness for around a month and had been able to pitch through the issue before he was lifted from his start early on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. When asked if he was worried about a trip to the injured list, Gomber said, "I wouldn't say I'm worried. I don't feel specifically worse than I felt the past couple of weeks." Before leaving on Monday, the 29-year-old southpaw allowed two runs in 2 2/3 innings. While not 100 percent in the month of August, Gomber allowed 13 earned runs on 32 hits (four home runs) while walking 11 and striking out only 10 in 25 innings over five starts. He's sporting a 5.50 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and just 87 K's in 139 innings over 27 starts on the year and will be a shaky fantasy streamer if he's able to make his next start.
Austin Gomber Leaves Monday Start With Apparent Injury
Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber left his Monday start against the Atlanta Braves with an apparent injury. Gomber was visited on the mound by the trainer during the third inning after getting two outs in the frame, although it is still unclear what the exact injury is that Gomber is dealing with. The veteran was replaced on the mound by Karl Kauffmann, who got the final out of the third inning. Gomber finished the night having allowed two runs on four hits over 2 2/3 innings while striking out one and walking two. Stay tuned as the Rockies are likely to provide an update on Gomber's status after Monday night's game ends.
The Colorado Rockies avoided salary arbitration with left-hander Austin Gomber on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.65 million deal, according to sources familiar with the deal. Gomber was a key piece in the blockbuster trade that sent third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old southpaw appeared in a career-high 33 games (17 starts) in his second season in Colorado in 2022 and went 5-7 with a career-high 5.56 ERA (4.54 FIP), 1.37 WHIP and career-low 18.0% strikeout rate in 124 1/3 innings pitched. Depending on how he fares in spring training, Gomber could be a candidate to start the regular season in Colorado's starting rotation, but he'd be a pretty shaky streamer in deep leagues.
