The Colorado Rockies are gearing up to be full-on sellers at the trade deadline this season, and while Mickey Moniak, Jake McCarthy, and Antonio Senzatela are most likely to move, one name is popping up with an idea that could completely shift their thinking. Hunter Goodman, who many thought was untouchable, has a proposed trade from Jim Bowden of The Athletic with the Boston Red Sox that is legitimately intriguing, the kind of deal Colorado might actually consider accepting.
Why Goodman Is a “Fortune”
Goodman is just 26 years old, locked up through the 2029 season, and he’s putting up insane numbers. We’re talking 30 homers *this season*, a ridiculous .886 OPS, and a 2.6 bWAR. Oh, and he’s already a two-time All-Star. Yeah, acquiring Goodman is going to cost a fortune, and frankly, the Rockies probably wouldn’t trade one of the best-hitting catchers in MLB unless the return was absolutely bonkers. But Bowden’s package? It’s exactly the kind of move that could make moving Goodman a realistic, albeit painful, decision for the Rockies faithful.
The Haul That Could Move the Needle
So what’s in this “fortune-level” package from the Red Sox? It’s a four-player monster: Connelly Early, a left-handed pitcher; Kyson Witherspoon, a right-handed pitcher; Marcelo Mayer, a shortstop; and Carlos Narvaez, another catcher. Mayer, at only 23, is under club control through 2031. He’s had a tough .594 OPS this season, sure, but he was a top prospect for a reason. Maybe a change of scenery is exactly what he needs to unlock that star potential. Then there’s Narvaez, a 27-year-old catcher under control for one more year than Goodman, through 2030. His -0.2 bWAR and .559 OPS this season in 55 games doesn’t jump out, but just last year, he rocked a 2.8 bWAR with a .726 OPS in 118 games. That’s a serious upside swing.
The pitching coming back is solid too. Early, a 24-year-old lefty, is under club control through 2031 and already boasts a 3.24 ERA in 21 big league starts. The Rockies desperately need better pitching, so he’d be a nice pickup. Then there’s Witherspoon, the 21-year-old right-hander taken in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. He’s the only one in the package yet to make his MLB debut, currently with a 5.07 ERA in 15 High-A starts. He’s a top prospect in the Red Sox system, and while not MLB-ready now, he could be an option in a year or two. This isn’t just three prospects and a guy; it’s a full-on organizational shake-up.
This kind of four-player package could seriously move the needle in any trade talks for Goodman. The Rockies are going to get plenty of interest in their two-time All-Star, but this specific offer from the Red Sox gives them a legit reason to think about pulling the trigger. It’s a deal that could set up Colorado’s future with multiple young, controlled players across the diamond and on the mound, even if it means saying goodbye to a fan favorite.
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