Rockies Face Fresh Trade Case for Hunter Goodman
On November 3, Colorado entered the offseason facing renewed calls to trade catcher Hunter Goodman, whose power and remaining club control could bring back prospects.
The Colorado Rockies are weighing whether to trade catcher Hunter Goodman this offseason as they continue rebuilding. Goodman has drawn interest in trade discussions before, but the team kept him through last winter and the August trade deadline.
The case for moving him centers on his power, his value to other clubs and Colorado’s need to add prospect depth. Goodman has hit 72 home runs over the past two seasons, with strong production even away from Coors Field, and has three seasons of team control remaining.
He produced a career-best 41 homers and 88 runs batted in across 138 games in 2026, with a .245/.310/.529 batting line. The Bronx club and Boston’s Red Sox have been linked to him, despite questions about how his numbers translate beyond Colorado’s hitter-friendly home park.
Goodman is 27, and some teams could view him as a future designated hitter rather than a long-term catcher. That possibility may affect how clubs value him, but his recent offense could still make him an appealing trade target.
Colorado lost 100 games for the fourth consecutive season in 2026, though the team was more competitive under manager Warren Schaeffer. The Rockies’ next goal is to reduce their losses and develop young players in 2027, while the organization is expected to remain in rebuilding mode for at least a couple more seasons. A potential lockout on December 1 could complicate offseason activity, though business is expected to continue until then.