Guerrero among Blue Jays up for Gold Glove Awards

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) reacts to the Boston Red Sox dugout after hitting into a double play during fifth inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Despite a difficult season at the plate, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was one of five Toronto Blue Jays nominated as a Rawlings Gold Glove finalist Wednesday.

The award is given annually to the best defensive player at every position in each league.

Guerrero was one of three AL nominees at first base, alongside Vinnie Pasquantino of the Kansas City Royals and Christian Walker of the Houston Astros.

Guerrero slashed .260/.332/.356 with nine home runs and 56 RBI, but was consistently solid at first base and earned praise from manager John Schneider throughout the season from being able to separate his defence from his struggles at the plate.

Nathan Lukes (right field), Brandon Valenzuela (catcher), Andres Gimenez (shortstop) and Jose Soriano (pitcher) were also nominated as Gold Glove finalists on Wednesday. The winners will be announced the evening of Sunday, Nov. 1.

Lukes led the Jays with 11 defensive runs saved this past season according to FanGraphs. Guerrero was second at 10, and Valenzuela was a close third at nine despite playing only 91 games.

Ty France (first base) was the Blue Jays’ lone Gold Glover in 2025.