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Hunter Goodman injury and performance status

Overview

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman experienced a period of injury and significant offensive milestones during the 2026 season.

In mid-August, Goodman was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain, a move retroactive to August 15. During his absence, the Rockies recalled Braxton Fulford from Triple-A Albuquerque to fill the roster vacancy.

Following his injury, Goodman continued a historic season, reaching 35 home runs—the first Rockies player to achieve that mark in a single season since 2019. His performance included a 432-foot home run against the Washington Nationals that helped break a seven-game losing streak, eventually bringing his season total to 36 home runs.

Entities

Warren Schaeffer · Colorado Rockies · Hunter Goodman · Braxton Fulford · Washington Nationals

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Hunter Goodman leads Colorado Rockies with historic home run surge

    Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman has reached 36 home runs in the 2026 season, marking his most productive year and cementing his role as a key player for the franchise.

  2. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Colorado Rockies place catcher Hunter Goodman on injured list

    The Colorado Rockies placed catcher Hunter Goodman on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain, retroactive to August 15. Braxton Fulford has been recalled from Triple-A to replace him.

Sources

si.com · theathletic.com