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.

Well, the Austin Gomber era in Colorado is officially over. The Rockies released the left-handed pitcher on Friday, closing the book on one of the main returns from the infamous Nolan Arenado trade.