The Rockies have released left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber, who went 0-7 this season over 12 starts with a 7.49 ERA. Gomber was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Gold Glove 3B Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals in 2021.

The ghosts of Nolan Arenado are almost gone. Almost. When the Rockies released left-handed starter Austin Gomber on Friday, the club severed ties with the last remaining player acquired in the infamous 2021 trade that sent the disenchanted Arenado — and $51 million — to the Cardinals.

The on-to-the-future Rockies released left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber \-\- the last link to the 2021 trade of star third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals. On Sunday, they will officially call up righty McCade Brown from Double-A Hartford.