Hunter Goodman
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April 11, 2026
Back in lineup
Goodman (finger) will serve as Colorado's designated hitter and bat fourth against the Padres on Saturday.
Analysis
Goodman didn't start Friday's contest due to a cut on his finger, but he made a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning that resulted in an RBI single, and he eventually came around to score. He'll return to the lineup Saturday as a DH, keeping Brett Sullivan behind the plate for the time being. Goodman is slashing .255/.340/.404 with two homers, five RBI and 10 runs scored through his first 14 games.
April 11, 2026
Appears as pinch hitter
Goodman (finger) went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Padres.
Analysis
Goodman was out of Friday's lineup due to a cut on his finger, but he managed to enter the game in the eighth inning as a pinch hitter. He delivered an RBI single and came around to score two batters later. It's unclear whether Goodman will re-enter the lineup Saturday, but his availability suggests his absence won't be long term.
April 10, 2026
Sitting Friday
Goodman (finger) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.
Analysis
Goodman suffered a right middle finger laceration during Thursday's loss, and his injury will officially cost him a start. Brett Sullivan will handle catching duties Friday and bat eighth; meanwhile, Goodman can be considered day-to-day for now.
April 10, 2026
Dealing with middle finger injury
Goodman suffered a right middle finger laceration during Thursday night's contest against San Diego, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Goodman took a fastball off his right hand while batting in the top of the sixth inning, and he now has an official diagnosis after exiting the contest. The catcher's status will likely be updated ahead of Friday's second contest of the Rockies' four-game set in San Diego, but he should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
April 10, 2026
Exits early after HBP
Goodman exited Thursday's contest against the Padres in sixth inning with an apparent finger injury after being hit by a pitch, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis
Goodman was struck in the hand by a 95.1-mph fastball from San Diego starter Randy Vasquez to open the top of the sixth inning. The catcher tried to finish the frame, but he was ultimately removed from the contest with one out in the inning. Goodman's finger was bleeding at the time of his removal, and more information on his status will likely be provided in the near future. In the meantime, Brett Sullivan has taken over behind the plate against the Padres.
April 9, 2026
Big game in blowout win
Goodman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks, a stolen base and three runs scored Wednesday against the Astros.
Analysis
Goodman reached base three times for the second time this season, with the highlight being a solo home run in the fourth inning. He's had a slow start to the 2026 campaign, with the long ball being only his third extra-base hit and second homer across 49 plate appearances. Goodman is also striking out at a 34.7 percent clip, though he has scored nine runs across 12 contests.
April 7, 2026
First day off Tuesday
Goodman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis
It's the first day off this season for Goodman, who has scuffled in the early going with a .621 OPS and 39.5 percent strikeout rate. Brett Sullivan will start at catcher and bat eighth for the Rockies while Goodman rests.