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Red Sox Pursue Rockies Catcher Hunter Goodman Trade

7/31/2026

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Red Sox Target Goodman

Boston Red Sox are targeting Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman before the Aug 3 deadline.
Goodman, 26, is under contract through 2029 and earns $810,000.
Colorado, tied for worst at 42-67, says any trade for Goodman must be huge.
Boston also eyes Gleyber Torres, who is batting .270 with five HR and 23 RBI.
Boston’s catcher depth is thin after Curtis Mead fractured his wrist in his debut.

Summary

Duran Shouts

Jarren Duran shouted “run” at Willson Contreras after a shallow fly ball in the 5-4 win, then called the outburst “nothing.”
Willson Contreras praised Duran’s effort and said the outburst wasn’t personal, while Chad Tracy said Duran was upset, not trying to embarrass a teammate.
Boston’s bullpen posted a 0.73 ERA in the four-game series, helping the Red Sox reach 57-51 overall and 20-4 in July, matching 2018.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Yankees made catcher Jorge Posada their everyday backstop, giving him regular playing time after years as a backup. That season the team posted a franchise-record 114-48 regular-season mark, won the World Series and cemented the “Core Four” era under manager Joe Torre. The success showed how a solid catcher can spark a championship push, a pattern teams still chase today.

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Red Sox Target Goodman

Boston Red Sox are targeting Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman before the Aug 3 deadline.
Goodman, 26, is under contract through 2029 and earns $810,000.
Colorado, tied for worst at 42-67, says any trade for Goodman must be huge.
Boston also eyes Gleyber Torres, who is batting .270 with five HR and 23 RBI.
Boston’s catcher depth is thin after Curtis Mead fractured his wrist in his debut.

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