In a manner in which few may have imagined, the Rockies have addressed their immediate left-handed pitching needs. As part of the Nolan Arenado trade, Austin Gomber has officially joined a Rockies team that threw only three lefties last season.
Gomber made four starts in 14 appearances for the Cardinals last year, posting a 1.86 ERA that was good for his lowest figure in the past nine years (college included). 2020 was the first year in which he pitched exclusively in MLB contests, collecting 29 innings of work between four starts and 10 relief appearances.