Silver Slugger, 2-Time All-Star Lands on IL With Shoulder Injury

The Colorado Rockies placed two-time All-Star catcher Hunter Goodman on the injured list due to a shoulder injury, causing them to recall minor-league catcher Braxton Fulford. Goodman, 26, is the team's most valuable player as he made both of the last two All-Star Games with outstanding seasons in the NL West cellar. He was awarded his first Silver Slugger in the previous season, hitting 31 home runs and driving in 91 runs while posting a .843 OPS.

This year, he has matched his performance, hitting 34 home runs and driving in 69 runs, resulting in a .861 OPS and securing his second All-Star selection. However, the Rockies are now nearly out of postseason contention with a 50-75 record, trailing 24.5 games behind the 75-51 Dodgers. Thus, bringing Goodman back may not be a top priority for the team.

Fulford, who has played 40 games for the Rockies this season, will take over Brett Sullivan's spot behind the plate for the remainder of Goodman's injury stint. Sullivan, a four-year MLB veteran with 65 games played and seven home runs, will be supported by Fulford's depth as they face the division-leading Dodgers on Tuesday at 5:40 p.m. PT.