Gerbe (hip) has joined Nashville as the club's Forward Development Coach the team announced Wednesday, officially ending his playing career.
Gerbe is exptected to miss 4-to-6 minths after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Gerbe will be promoted to Columbus' active roster and play Thursday versus Tampa Bay, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports.
Gerbe was recalled from AHL Cleveland to the taxi squad Monday.
The Blue Jackets assigned Gerbe to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday, per TSN.
Columbus assigned Gerbe to its taxi squad Tuesday.
Gerbe was promoted to the active roster from the taxi squad Friday.
Gerbe was placed on waivers Monday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Gerbe (undisclosed) skated without limitations during Monday's practice, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.