Red Sox Players Named Gold Glove Finalists
Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Caelb Durbin are among the contenders for the defensive awards.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Baseball
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Three Boston Red Sox players have been named finalists for the American League Gold Glove awards. The finalists were announced in October 2026 based on their standout defensive performances.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the defensive prowess of the Red Sox roster, with players vying for prestigious honors that measure elite fielding skill. The team is looking to repeat its historical success of having three players win the award in a single season.
Wilyer Abreu recorded 13 assists and 28 defensive runs saved, while Ceddanne Rafaela posted 8 assists, 21 defensive runs saved, and 17 outs above average. Caelb Durbin earned his spot as a finalist with 6 outs above average.
The players
Wilyer Abreu
He is a Boston Red Sox player who previously secured Gold Glove awards in 2024 and 2025.
Ceddanne Rafaela
He is a Boston Red Sox player who earned a Gold Glove award in 2025.
Caelb Durbin
He is a Boston Red Sox player currently recognized for his defensive performance with 6 outs above average.
The details
Finalists were determined by defensive performance metrics such as assists, defensive runs saved, and outs above average. Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela seek to add to their previous award counts, with Abreu having won in 2024 and 2025 and Rafaela in 2025.
Timeline
Finalists were announced in October 2026.
Winners will be revealed in November 2026.
Season Trajectory
This collective nomination marks a potential return to the team's historical peak of three simultaneous Gold Glove winners last seen in 2018. It reinforces the Red Sox defensive identity as the organization concludes the 2026 season.
The nomination of three players places Boston in contention to match its 2011 and 2018 franchise records for most Gold Glove winners in a single year. These individual accolades validate the team's recent emphasis on defensive metrics during the 2026 campaign.
The takeaway
The recognition of multiple finalists underscores the importance of advanced defensive metrics in modern player evaluation. Readers can follow the official announcement in November to see if these players secure the league's top fielding honors.
What happens next
The American League Gold Glove winners are scheduled to be revealed in November 2026.
Further reading
For more on the team's season performance, visit Boston Baseball.
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