DENVER — Earlier than the Colorado Rockies opened a condensed three-game collection in opposition to the Washington Nationals at Coors Subject on Saturday, Rockies beginning pitcher Austin Gomber was transferred from the 15-day injured checklist to the 60-day IL with left shoulder soreness. The transfer, nonetheless, should not ring any alarm bells relating to Gomber’s timeline for his 2025 debut, in response to the left-hander.
“It does not actually change something with the time-frame,” Gomber defined. “I’ve already been on [the IL] for near 30 days. So for me, so far as my rehab, it does not actually change something we’re doing.”
Gomber was initially positioned on the IL on March 24 and acquired a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection “about two weeks in the past.” He has additionally been following an train routine that features increase power.
“I am progressing regular,” Gomber mentioned. “I simply have not began throwing but. We’re already about 30 days in and I have not even touched the ball, so I feel the mathematics was that we weren’t going to beat it again.
“There have been no setbacks or something like that. I am nonetheless progressing.”
Gomber expects to go on minor league rehab assignments when the time comes. He might be eligible to return on Might 23, nevertheless it’s tough to find out a precise timeline.
“I feel as soon as I begin throwing, it will likely be simpler to get issues scheduled out, like this many days, right here, right here, right here, bullpen, reside, BPs (batting practices), video games and such,” mentioned Gomber. “That course of takes time for certain, however I am feeling good. I am feeling higher, so I really feel like I am progressing.”
The 31-year-old is ready to be a free agent following the 2025 marketing campaign. He’s coming off a season the place he went 5-12 with a 4.75 ERA/4.83 FIP and tied for the Nationwide League lead with 30 dwelling runs allowed.
A part of the commerce that despatched Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals, Gomber is a mixed 28-37 with a 5.08 ERA/4.87 FIP in 113 video games (97 begins) in Colorado.
