Yankees show interest in Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
As the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees are actively seeking a catcher. The team has previously expressed interest in Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies. Goodman, 26, is currently batting.254 with 27 home runs and an.863 OPS in 90 games this season. Reports indicate that acquiring Goodman will require a significant investment from the Yankees, who are looking to bolster their lineup with right-handed hitting options behind the plate.
- •Yankees are seeking a catcher before the trade deadline.
- •Hunter Goodman is batting.254 with 27 home runs this season.
- •Acquiring Goodman may require a significant trade package.
- •Trade deadline is set for Aug. 3.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees 2026 MLB trade deadline buzz: NY has shown past interest in Hunter Goodman
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