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Padres' Fermin and France named Gold Glove finalists, Machado snubbed

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:58 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Padres' Fermin and France named Gold Glove finalists, Machado snubbed

Summary

Freddy Fermin and Ty France from the San Diego Padres have been named Gold Glove finalists, highlighting their defensive contributions during the season. Fermin, recognized for his defensive play as a catcher, faces tough competition from Joe Mack and Luis Torrens. France is acknowledged for his strong performance at first base, having previously won the award in 2025. Contrarily, Manny Machado was not selected as a finalist for third base, despite ranking highly in various defensive metrics, leading to discussions about his exclusion. The finalists were voted on by MLB coaches and managers, with the awards set to be announced soon.

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By the Numbers

•Freddy Fermin recognized for defensive success as a catcher.
•Ty France nominated for his exceptional season at first base.
•Manny Machado excluded from third base finalists; controversial decision.
•Gold Glove finalists were announced earlier this week.
•Awards will be determined based on coaching and managerial votes.

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12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Looking at Two Padres’ Gold Glove finalists…and One Snub

What they're saying

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The Gold Glove finalists were announced earlier this week, as voted on by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball. The San Diego Padres have been an elite defensive team for this whole year, with plenty of obvious candidates for the award. However, with such a large crop of defensive gems, only Freddy Fermin …
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