The ghosts of Nolan Arenado are almost gone. Almost. When the Rockies released left-handed starter Austin Gomber on Friday, the club severed ties with the last remaining player acquired in the infamous 2021 trade that sent the disenchanted Arenado — and $51 million — to the Cardinals.

The Rockies have released left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber, who went 0-7 this season over 12 starts with a 7.49 ERA. Gomber was part of the blockbuster trade that sent Gold Glove 3B Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals in 2021.

Austin Gomber was one of five prospects Colorado received from the St. Louis Cardinals in the Nolan Arenado trade.