Rockies scratch Hunter Goodman vs. Dodgers with hand injury
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman has been scratched from the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to a left hand contusion. Goodman was originally slated to be the designated hitter but sustained the injury during a play at home plate in an 8-7, 11-inning loss on Monday. X-rays were negative, and he is considered day-to-day. Mickey Moniak will replace Goodman as DH, with Braxton Fulford taking over at catcher. Goodman has 27 home runs this season and is an All-Star for the second consecutive year.
- •Goodman scratched from Tuesday's game against Dodgers
- •Sustained injury sliding into home on Monday
- •X-rays were negative; listed as day-to-day
- •Mickey Moniak replaces Goodman as DH
- •Goodman has hit 27 home runs this season
- 4:42 AMESPN MLB — Goodman scratched before Rockies take on Dodgers
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies scratch Hunter Goodman vs. Dodgers with a left hand contusion
"Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman was scratched from the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Goodman was originally set to be the designated hitter. Goodman got hurt Monday night in an 8-7, 11-inning loss in the series opener.
"Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman, originally slotted to be the team's designated hitter, was scratched from the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, a day after he suffered a left hand contusion in an 8-7, 11-inning loss.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 8, 2026, 4:42 AMGoodman scratched before Rockies take on Dodgers
Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman, originally slotted to be the team's designated hitter, was scratched from the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, a day after he suffered a left hand contusion in an 8-7, 11-inning loss.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 2:58 AMRockies scratch Hunter Goodman vs. Dodgers with a left hand contusion
Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman was scratched from the lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Goodman was originally set to be the designated hitter. Goodman got hurt Monday night in an 8-7, 11-inning loss in the series opener.
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