MLB insider shuts down Red Sox-Hunter Goodman trade fans wanted at trade deadline

MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that the Boston Red Sox are unlikely to pursue a trade for Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman. Although Boston previously inquired about Goodman at the trade deadline, Heyman stated on a Bleacher Report livestream that there is only a slim chance Colorado trades Goodman anywhere before the 2027 season, especially with Boston already acquiring catcher Adley Rutschman.

BoSox Injection notes that Boston surrendered a significant package of prospects, including Carlos Narváez and Anthony Eyanson, to acquire Rutschman. Colorado previously demanded top prospects like Franklin Arias in exchange for Goodman, who hit 41 home runs in 138 games. The writer argues the Red Sox must focus on maximizing Rutschman rather than targeting another high-cost catcher.