​The Colorado Rockies sit near the bottom of the National League standings, well positioned to be buyers or sellers as the season unfolds, but the prevailing sentiment at the moment is that they are likely to be sellers as the trade deadline approaches. As the MLB All-Star break arrives, a handful of players on the Rockies’ roster are drawing interest from other teams, including pitchers Antonio Senzatela and outfielders Mickey Moniak and Jake McCarthy. Yet Hunter Goodman stands out as the premier target for potential trade suitors.
However, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Rockies have no plans to trade Goodman this summer, a development that represents disappointing news for a club like the New York Yankees, who have reportedly been interested in acquiring the young catcher. Nightengale notes that the Rockies intend to keep Goodman, who trails only Kyle Schwarber for the NL lead in home runs, at least through this season.
There is a reasonable argument for moving Goodman if the return package from another team would be exceptional, especially for a franchise that could obtain a significant haul. Still, the Rockies’ current stance is clear: they do not plan to sell Goodman. The 26-year-old right-handed hitting catcher has already delivered 27 home runs ahead of the All-Star break and is under team control through the 2029 season, giving Colorado ample reason to hold onto him rather than rush into a deal.
This stance undoubtedly frustrates the Yankees and any other clubs that might be interested in adding the .862 OPS catcher who has been a bright spot for Colorado this season. Goodman’s value is underscored by his status as a two-time All-Star catcher who is entering the prime years of his career. While a blockbuster summer trade could still occur if the Rockies were to change course, the current plan is to maintain Goodman as a central piece of the franchise’s future.
In sum, the Rockies are not acting as aggressive sellers when it comes to Goodman, preferring to keep him as a foundational part of their long-term outlook. For now, the team’s leadership has made it clear that Goodman is not on the market, a stance that will undoubtedly shape the trade conversations around the deadline and challenge teams like the Yankees to recalibrate their plans.