The Rockies are headed toward deadline-selling mode, and the list of players who could realistically bring back real value is short. Mickey Moniak, Jake McCarthy and Antonio Senzatela are among the likeliest names to move, but Hunter Goodman is the one who would draw the most attention - even if Colorado would probably prefer to keep him.
That’s what makes Jim Bowden’s trade proposal with the Red Sox stand out. It’s not just a big-name framework; it’s the kind of deal that gives Colorado a reason to listen.
Bowden’s suggested package sends Goodman to Boston for Connelly Early, Kyson Witherspoon, Marcelo Mayer and Carlos Narvaez.
Goodman is 26 and under club control through 2029, which is exactly why the price would be so steep. He has 30 homers this season, a 2.6 bWAR and an .886 OPS, and he’s a two-time All-Star. A player with that kind of production and control doesn’t come cheap.
Still, this is the sort of return that could make the Rockies at least consider the idea. Losing Goodman would hurt, but the Red Sox package offers a mix of upside, control and immediate help.
Mayer is 23 and controlled through 2031. His .594 OPS this season doesn’t jump off the page, but he arrived with top-prospect buzz and may simply need a new environment to start matching that ceiling.
Narvaez brings another layer to the deal. The 27-year-old catcher is under control through 2030, one year longer than Goodman. He’s at -0.2 bWAR with a .559 OPS in 55 games this season, but he was much more productive a year ago, when he posted 2.8 bWAR and a .726 OPS in 118 games.
Early would give Colorado a pitcher who can help sooner rather than later. The 24-year-old left-hander has a 3.24 ERA in 21 big league starts, and the Rockies badly need better pitching.
Then there’s Witherspoon, the lone player in the deal who hasn’t reached the majors yet. The 21-year-old right-hander was taken in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft, and he’s one of the top prospects in Boston’s system. His 5.07 ERA in 15 starts at High-A shows he’s not ready yet, but he could be in the mix in a year or two.
Goodman is going to be one of the most sought-after names Colorado can dangle, and this proposal gives the Rockies a package that actually feels substantial. Narvaez, Mayer, Early and Witherspoon would be enough to make this a serious conversation.
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