Tigers sign Austin Gomber to minor league deal after trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have signed left-hander Austin Gomber to a minor league contract following trades of Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Casey Mize to the San Diego Padres. Gomber, 32, has not pitched in the majors this season and posted a 7.49 ERA in 12 starts with the Colorado Rockies last year. The Tigers' need for rotation depth prompted this move, as Gomber could provide long relief options if the bullpen gets taxed. His time will initially come in Toledo, allowing him to stay stretched out as a starter.
- •Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to Dodgers and Casey Mize to Padres.
- •Austin Gomber signs minor league deal with Tigers.
- •Gomber struggled with a 7.49 ERA in 2025.
- •Tigers need depth for rotation and bullpen roles.
- •Gomber expected to pitch in Toledo initially.
- 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers sign ex-Cardinals, Rockies starter after Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize trades
"Detroit adds a veteran arm to the rotation.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 6, 2026, 4:28 PMGausman on Cubs debut: 'Please not' vs. Jays- MLB•Aug 6, 2026, 4:21 PMRed Sox Reportedly Sign 10-Year Veteran To Bolster Pitching Depth
- MLB•Aug 6, 2026, 4:19 PMTigers prospect Josue Briceño jacking homers again after wrist surgery
BaseballMLB•Aug 6, 2026, 4:18 PMGuardians score, lineups vs New York Mets as Foster Griffin makes debut- MLB•Aug 6, 2026, 4:17 PMWhy Blue Jays' trade for Jose Soriano was 'favorite' of MLB deadline for AL scout
- MLB•Aug 6, 2026, 4:05 PMFeared as baseball’s best, Dodgers are playing their worst
