Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber, part of the 2021 trade that sent Nolan Arenado to St. Louis, was released Friday.

The Colorado Rockies have released pitcher Austin Gomber. Gomber was a key part of the trade that sent Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2021.

On Friday afternoon prior to their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Colorado Rockies announced that they have unconditionally released left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber. Gomber, 31, was the final player with the Rockies that was part of the trade that sent third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 2021 season.