Braves Add Veteran Pitcher Austin Gomber Amid Red Sox Series

The Atlanta Braves announced the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Austin Gomber on a minor-league contract. The deal was confirmed through MLB.com on the night of the Braves’ second game against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park. Gomber, 32, receives an invitation to major-league spring training as part of the agreement.

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Gomber was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 MLB Draft and began his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, spending his first two seasons in their organization. In 2020 he posted a 1-1 record with a 1.86 ERA over 14 appearances. He then spent five seasons with the Colorado Rockies, compiling a career MLB line of 35-47 with a 5.08 ERA across 168 games. He pitched in nine games for the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, before being released.

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At the time of the signing the Braves held a 31-15 record through 46 games, leading the National League East and described by league analysts as the “best team in baseball.” The team entered the Red Sox series tied 1-1 after a 3-2 loss in the second game. A win in the series finale on Sunday would give Atlanta a 2-1 edge before traveling to Miami to face the Marlins on Monday.

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• Austin Gomber’s most recent Triple-A season: 1.16 ERA, 32 strikeouts (Round Rock Express).

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• MLB career: 35 wins, 47 losses, 5.08 ERA, 168 games.

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• Braves record: 31 wins, 15 losses (46 games).

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The Braves record reflects the first 46 games of the season.

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The Texas Rangers confirmed Gomber’s minor-league contract, noting his recent 1.16 ERA and 32 strikeouts, and highlighted the spring-training invitation. DLLS Sports reported that Gomber was granted his release from the Round Rock Express, clearing the path for the Braves’ signing. No direct comment from the Braves organization was provided in the source material.

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• “Austin Gomber has been granted his release from Triple A Round Rock.” — Jeff Wilson, DLLS Sports

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• “The Texas Rangers have signed Austin Gomber to a minor league contract. The pitcher had a 1.16 ERA along with 32 strikeouts this past minor league season. The contract includes an invitation to major league spring training.” — @milb_central (Twitter)

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The Braves will attempt to clinch the series against Boston on Sunday. After the Red Sox series, the Braves will travel to Miami to begin a three-game set against the Marlins on Monday.

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