The Toronto Blue Jays have five players named finalists for the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Andrés Giménez, Nathan Lukes, Brandon Valenzuela, and Jose Soriano all earning recognition for their defensive performances this season.
The three finalists for each position were announced Wednesday.
The Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs lead the way with each team having five finalists.
Guerrero Jr. is a finalist at first base, while Giménez is among the American League's top three shortstops. Lukes earned recognition in right field, and Valenzuela is a finalist behind the plate at catcher. Soriano, who is listed as a finalist at pitcher for the Blue Jays, rounds out the group.
For Guerrero Jr., the nomination marks another opportunity to earn the top defensive award after previously winning a Gold Glove in 2022.
The 2026 Gold Glove Award winners are scheduled to be announced on Nov. 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT
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