Gomber Joins Rangers on Minor League Deal

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Rangers Add Veteran ⁣Left-Hander Austin ⁣Gomber⁢ on Minor League Deal

ARLINGTON, Texas – January 30, 2026 – The Texas Rangers have bolstered ⁤their ⁤pitching depth by signing veteran left-hander Austin gomber to‍ a minor league contract, as announced by the team on Thursday [3]. The deal includes an⁣ invitation to major league ‍spring training, providing Gomber an opportunity to⁣ compete ‍for a roster spot.

Gomber’s Career Trajectory

The 32-year-old Gomber brings seven years of Major League experience to the Rangers organization, having previously ⁤pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals (2018-2020) and the Colorado Rockies (2021-2025). Throughout his⁣ career, he ⁣has accumulated a 35-47 record with a 5.08⁣ ERA across 168 games (124 starts) [2].

Gomber was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2014 MLB draft out of Florida Atlantic University. He was a ⁢key⁣ piece in the trade that sent Nolan Arenado ⁢from Colorado ⁤to St. Louis in 2021.

Recent⁢ Performance and Challenges

Last season, Gomber faced challenges with the⁣ Rockies, missing the first 2.5 months due to left shoulder soreness. Upon his⁣ return in mid-June, he struggled to find his form, posting a 0-7 record with a 7.49 ERA in ‍12 starts before being released in late August [1]. Despite these recent ⁣difficulties, the Rangers are hoping a change of scenery and a ⁤chance to compete in spring training will allow Gomber to rediscover his pitching prowess.

Rangers Spring Training Outlook

The Rangers also extended ⁣spring training invitations to nine players within their ⁢organization, including top prospect Sebastian Walcott, a 19-year-old infielder.Walcott impressed in Double-A⁤ frisco last ⁤season, hitting.255 with 13 home runs, 59 RBIs, 70 walks, and 32 stolen bases in 124 games.

Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to begin workouts on February 10 in Surprise, Arizona, with the first full-squad workout following on February 15.

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