Red Sox consider Hunter Goodman trade as asking price remains high
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are exploring a trade for Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman as the trade deadline approaches. With second baseman Curtis Mead sidelined for 6-8 weeks due to injury, the Red Sox aim to acquire a slugger. However, the Rockies’ asking price for Goodman includes top prospects, with Franklin Arias among them. Reports indicate the Rockies are not under pressure to trade Goodman as he is under club control for three more seasons. The Red Sox may need to reevaluate their strategy as the deadline looms.
- •Boston Red Sox seeking trade for Hunter Goodman before deadline
- •Rockies expect large package led by top prospect Franklin Arias
- •Curtis Mead out for 6-8 weeks with fractured wrist
- •Goodman has three years of club control remaining
- •Red Sox may pursue alternate trade for catcher and shortstop
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies' asking price for Hunter Goodman could be too much for the Red Sox
"As the Red Sox search for a trade deadline blockbuster, another target may just have too high a price.
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