Yankees compete with Rays and Red Sox for All-Star catcher Goodman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The New York Yankees are pursuing an upgrade at catcher and are competing with the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox for All-Star Hunter Goodman. Reports indicate Goodman, who is having a strong season with the Colorado Rockies, is in demand among multiple AL East teams. Goodman possesses impressive offensive numbers but has concerns related to his defensive abilities behind the plate. While the Yankees value defensive prowess in catchers, they may face stiff competition from their division rivals in negotiations, especially given the Rockies' high asking price for Goodman.
- •Yankees, Rays, and Red Sox interested in catcher Hunter Goodman.
- •Goodman is hitting.254 with 31 home runs this season.
- •Concerns exist over Goodman's defensive capabilities, particularly pitch framing.
- •Rockies expected to demand a significant return for Goodman.
- •Trade negotiations could heat up as the deadline approaches.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees in competition with 2 AL East teams for All-Star catcher
"This could be an interesting trade deadline race.
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