Austin Gomber has allowed 17 earned runs in his last two starts combined (6 1⁄3 IP). The Rockies were reportedly considering a move last week that would put a starter in the bullpen, and while a name was never identified, a safe presumption could be Gomber’s 6.54 ERA in question.
The Rockies hand Gomber the ball after emptying their bullpen tank on Wednesday — Alex Colomé, Tyler Kinley, Daniel Bard, Carlos Estévez — and now would be an ideal time for Gomber to eat through at least six innings. Colorado may otherwise run on bullpen fumes until an off day this upcoming Monday.