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Randy Arozarena named American League Silver Slugger finalist

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena was named an American League finalist for the Silver Slugger Award Thursday, Major League Baseball and Louisville Slugger announced.

Randy Arozarena named American League Silver Slugger finalist

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena has been named a finalist for the American League Silver Slugger Award for the 2026 season, according to Major League Baseball and Louisville Slugger. The 31-year-old Cuban-born player posted an .865 OPS during the regular season, ranking second among qualified American League outfielders.

Playing in all 154 games, Arozarena batted .281 with 26 home runs, 79 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. He has previously been named a Silver Slugger finalist in 2021, 2022 and 2023 while playing for the Tampa Bay Rays, but has never won the award. Among qualified American League outfielders, Arozarena led the position in runs scored, stolen bases and total bases, as well as in hits, doubles and home runs.

He also ranked third in on-base percentage, fourth in RBIs, seventh in walks and eighth in batting average. Arozarena's performance in the 2026 season marked his sixth consecutive season with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, making him the 11th player in MLB history to achieve this feat, and the fifth to do so in six consecutive seasons. The final list of Silver Slugger Award winners will be announced on November 17.

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