Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman tunes out trade rumors as deadline nears

His 27 first-half homers topped any NL catcher since Bench in 1970

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 242 min read

What happened: Colorado catcher Hunter Goodman says he is ignoring trade speculation ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, focusing instead on his power surge. Goodman has 31 homers this season, matching last year's The two-time All-Star made his major league debut on Aug. 27, 2023.

Why it matters: Colorado sits 38-60 this season with a five-game losing skid, and the front office has said there is no mandate to move anybody at the deadline, leaving Goodman's market unresolved. Any deal would break up a Rockies group that has gone 156-305 since Goodman's debut, a bond manager Warren Schaeffer credited for players staying even-keeled amid rumors.

By the numbers: Goodman is the fourth NL catcher with consecutive 30-homer seasons, joining Todd Hundley (1996-97) and Hall of Famers Mike Piazza and Roy Campanella. His 27 homers at the All-Star break were the most by an NL catcher since Johnny Bench hit 28 in 1970. Teammate Mickey Moniak, dealt by Philadelphia to the Los Angeles Angels for Noah Syndergaard in a 2022 deadline trade, is hitting .279 with 16 homers.

What to watch: Colorado opens a series with Milwaukee with the Aug. 3 deadline approaching and Goodman's trade situation still unsettled.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-07-24T16:28:55.107604+00:00

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