Colorado Should Still Explore Dealing Hunter Goodman
Catcher production is inconsistent across the league, making reliable backstops especially valuable. The article argues that Colorado should still consider trading Hunter Goodman.
FanGraphs data cited in the article shows only nine qualified catchers finished with positive fWAR, underscoring how scarce reliable production at the position is. Goodman played 138 games in 2026, including 99 starts behind the plate, and posted a .246/.310/.529 line with 41 homers, 88 RBI and 2.5 fWAR.
The piece notes Goodman’s road performance outpaced his home output, while Baseball Savant placed his defense in the bottom half across four major categories. Trade speculation connected him to Boston before its Adley Rutschman acquisition, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay; he becomes arbitration-eligible in 2027, with a projected $5.4 million salary.
A Hunter Goodman trade could shape how Colorado fans view the Rockies’ rebuild and may affect local interest, ticket demand and media conversation. It could also ripple through fantasy baseball and the broader catcher market, where scarce production gives such moves extra weight. For Goodman, a deal may alter his visibility, role and career trajectory, while opposing clubs could gain a proven bat at a difficult position.