Yankees pursue All-Star catcher amid trade deadline concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The New York Yankees are seeking a right-handed hitting catcher as the trade deadline approaches on August 3. The team has had discussions with the Colorado Rockies about acquiring Hunter Goodman, an All-Star catcher under team control for three more years. Goodman has shown strong offensive production, hitting.254 with 27 home runs this season. While the Yankees maintain interest, they haven’t contacted the Rockies recently, and acquiring Goodman may require a substantial trade package. The Yankees' current catchers rank last in the Majors in OPS and wRC+, emphasizing their pressing need.
- •Yankees aim to trade for a catcher before August 3 deadline.
- •Hunter Goodman has 27 home runs and.863 OPS this season.
- •Yankees' current catchers rank last in OPS and wRC+.
- •Goodman is under contract for three more years.
- •Yankees have not recently contacted Rockies about Goodman.
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"The Yankees have a clear need at the deadline.
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