Silver Slugger, 2-Time All-Star Lands on IL With Shoulder Injury
Summary
The Colorado Rockies placed their catcher Hunter Goodman on the injured list due to a shoulder injury. Braxton Fulford was called up to replace him while the team focuses on Goodman's long-term health despite being unlikely to make the playoffs.Key Facts
- Hunter Goodman, a two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger award winner, injured his shoulder and was removed from the lineup.
- Goodman is 26 years old and has had strong offensive stats in both this season and last.
- The Rockies have a poor record (50-75) and are far behind the NL West leader, the Dodgers.
- Braxton Fulford, a minor-league catcher, was called up to the major league team to fill Goodman's spot.
- Fulford has played 40 games this season but has weaker batting statistics compared to teammate Brett Sullivan.
- Brett Sullivan is a more experienced catcher with 65 games played this season and better overall batting stats.
- The Rockies prioritize Goodman's recovery over rushing him back given their standings.
- Fulford will start the next game as catcher for the Rockies against the Dodgers.
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