The Red Sox are keeping their foot on the gas as the trade deadline approaches, and one name now in the mix is Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman.
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal said Boston is among the teams with “varying interest” in Goodman, though the Red Sox may not be alone. Rosenthal also pointed to the Yankees and Rays as clubs that could be in the hunt for the catcher.
Goodman has put together the best season of his career, earning his second straight trip to the MLB All-Star Game and matching his career high with 31 home runs. He is under contract in Colorado through the 2029 season, but the Rockies are out of contention and could be tempted to move him if the return is strong enough.
At the same time, Colorado is said to be in no hurry to deal him, which means any team interested in Goodman may need to overwhelm the Rockies with an offer.
The appeal is obvious. Goodman has become one of the most productive hitters at his position over the last two seasons, and he reached the 30-homer mark before August. That kind of power plays anywhere, and it would look especially good in Fenway Park.
The downside is just as clear: he swings and misses plenty. Goodman’s 139 strikeouts this season rank fifth in Major League Baseball, and he is only 14 away from setting a new career high.
His contract only adds to the intrigue. Goodman is making $810,000 this year and will be eligible for arbitration for the first time this offseason. In all, he has 3 1/2 years left before becoming an unrestricted free agent after the 2029 season.
That kind of control makes him attractive to a team like Boston, which could view him as a young power bat to fit alongside its core. But it may also be exactly why the Rockies decide to hold on. Even with another lost season looming, Colorado could choose to keep Goodman and hope he’s part of the turnaround over the life of his deal.
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