Yankees consider All-Star catcher from NL West as trade target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The New York Yankees are eyeing a potential trade for an All-Star catcher from the NL West as the MLB trade deadline approaches in less than two weeks. The team has struggled at the catcher position, with lackluster performances from Austin Wells, J.C. Escarra, and Ali Sanchez. The focus is on Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies, who has excelled with 31 home runs and an.890 OPS this season. Goodman could share catching duties with Wells and provide much-needed offensive power, especially in the absence of Aaron Judge. The Rockies, however, may be hesitant to trade Goodman, given his contract situation and high trade value.
- •Yankees have struggled offensively at catcher this season.
- •Hunter Goodman has hit 31 home runs in 2026.
- •Goodman's contract includes three years of club control beyond 2026.
- •Trade discussions between the Yankees and Rockies have been ongoing.
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — All-Star catcher from NL West is 'perfect' trade target for Yankees
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