Four Arizona Diamondbacks named as Gold Glove finalists

The National League Gold Glove finalists for the 2026 season have been announced, with four Arizona Diamondbacks players among the nominees. The finalists were determined based on a combination of votes from team managers and coaches, making up 75% of the final selection, and a sabermetric component known as the SABR Defensive Index, which accounts for the remaining 25%.

At catcher, Gabriel Moreno is among the finalists, along with Freddy Fermin from the San Diego Padres and Luis Torrens from the New York Mets. Moreno, in particular, may come under scrutiny as he is the only player without a spot on his own team's ballot. Miami Marlins shortstop Joe Mack, who led the league in defensive metrics, did not make the cut.

In the shortstop position, Geraldo Perdomo is among the finalists, along with Masyn Winn from the St. Louis Cardinals and Dansby Swanson from the Chicago Cubs. Winn is considered the frontrunner, leading in the majority of defensive statistics, but Perdomo's long season may have earned him a well-deserved nod.

Right fielder Corbin Carroll is also a finalist, trailing Carson Benge from the New York Mets and Seiya Suzuki from the Chicago Cubs. Carroll's defense has improved significantly since his nomination last year, and he led the league in Outs Above Average. However, his rARM rating of -3 still gives competitors like Suzuki a slight edge in the DRS category.

Finally, utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas rounds out the Diamondbacks' nominees. The award for this position was introduced in 2022 and is voted on by a separate panel utilizing the SABR formula and additional defensive statistics. While it's difficult to predict the outcome, Vargas' strong season has certainly caught many by surprise. The winners will be announced during a special Baseball Tonight broadcast on ESPN on November 1, 2026.