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Red Sox have two 2026 AL Silver Slugger finalists

The Red Sox have two American League Silver Slugger finalists.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:36 PM
Red Sox have two 2026 AL Silver Slugger finalists
Key Things to Know
  • Red Sox players Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu are finalists for 2026 AL Silver Slugger awards.
  • Willson Contreras is a finalist at first base after hitting a career-high 27 home runs.
  • Wilyer Abreu led the American League with 38 doubles and hit 24 home runs across 157 games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Red Sox players Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu have been named finalists for the 2026 American League Silver Slugger award. Contreras was selected as a finalist at first base alongside Pete Alonso of the Baltimore Orioles, while Abreu was named among nine AL outfield finalists. Neither player has previously won a Silver Slugger award in their Major League Baseball career.

Contreras achieved a career-high 27 home runs and posted a .901 OPS in 130 games during his 2026 campaign. Abreu hit 24 home runs and led the American League with 38 doubles across 157 games, earning the Silver Slugger nomination shortly after winning his third consecutive Gold Glove.

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