Ceddanne Rafaela named Gold Glove finalist for second straight year

Led AL outfielders in Outs Above Average this season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Ceddanne Rafaela has been named a Gold Glove Award finalist for the second year in a row! https://t.co/fVsFaz9LXh Via @RedSox on X

What happened: Ceddanne Rafaela earned selection as an American League Gold Glove Award finalist for a second consecutive season.

Why it matters: Back-to-back finalist recognition underscores his elite defensive standing after earning his first All-Star nod in July.

By the numbers: Rafaela led all American League outfielders in Outs Above Average during the 2026 campaign.

What to watch: Final Gold Glove Award winners will be announced following the conclusion of the postseason voting process.

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