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Rockies keep Hunter Goodman in lineup ahead of Padres series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Rockies keep Hunter Goodman in lineup ahead of Padres series

Summary

The Colorado Rockies are preparing for a two-game series against the San Diego Padres. Despite not being in playoff contention, the Rockies announced that catcher Hunter Goodman will remain in the batting order, hitting third. Goodman has garnered trade interest due to his breakout season, hitting.260 with 31 home runs and 60 RBIs. The Rockies are 1-6 against the Padres this season and aim to play spoiler while deciding Goodman's future with the team. They recently lost two of three games to the Milwaukee Brewers, adding urgency to their performance against San Diego.

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By the Numbers

•Rockies face Padres in a two-game series starting today.
•Hunter Goodman hits third in the lineup for Colorado.
•The Rockies have struggled against San Diego this season.
•Goodman has attracted trade interest with strong season stats.
•Colorado recently lost two of three to the Brewers.

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1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies Announce Hunter Goodman Decision Ahead of Padres Series

What they're saying

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The Colorado Rockies are set to begin a two-game matchup with the San Diego Padres in one of the final series before the MLB trade deadline.While Colorado isn’t in the playoff hunt, there are still a few players across the roster who have been involved in trade rumors. One of the biggest has been breakout […] The post Rockies Announce Hunter Goodman Decision Ahead of Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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