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We knew this was coming, didn’t we? The defensive brilliance of Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Caleb Durbin was so evident all season long that last night’s announcement of the 2026 Gold Glove winners was a mere formality as far as the Red Sox were concerned.

MLB News / ESPN / November 1

Astros' Walker, Braves' Olson win 4th Gold Gloves; Red Sox's Abreu gets his 3rd

First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / November 2

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

Rawlings handed out the 2026 Gold Glove Awards on Sunday night, and the winners list is a fun mix of familiar names, rising MLB stars and a couple of choices that will likely start arguments in group chats across baseball.

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Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / October 22

Two Red Sox Players Named To Sporting News' End-Of-Season All-Star Team

The MLB season is over, and The Sporting News announced its end-of-season honors as it has done since 1925. While the Awards are not the official Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards, they are still highly regarded.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 22

In the middle of the win streak, Wilyer Abreu mashed for the Red Sox

It’s strange to look back at the 2026 season now that it’s over for the Red Sox. We’ve all seen graph after graph showing three sections of bad-good-bad play.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / October 17

Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, Caleb Durbin finalists for Gold Glove

Gold Glove nominations were announced this week, with three Red Sox players landing on the list. You already know exactly who they are, even if you hadn’t heard the news: Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Caleb Durbin.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 25

Wilyer Abreu's timely hit allows Red Sox to sweep twin bill with Cubs

Wilyer Abreu broke a scoreless deadlock with a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win and a doubleheader sweep over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Friday evening.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 10

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Captures Second Weekly Honor of 2026 Season

Wilyer Abreu has continued to lead the Boston Red Sox as they rapidly climb up the standings. For the second time this season, Abreu captured the American League Player of the Week Award for his torrid play from August 3 to August 9.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 8

Red Sox scratch RF Wilyer Abreu with leg swelling

The Boston Red Sox scratched right fielder Wilyer Abreu from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics with swelling in his lower right leg.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Caleb Durbin plays hero for Red Sox in 13-inning thriller

The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox teamed up to play one of the most entertaining and longest games of the 2026 MLB season.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Red Sox Slugger Earns American League Player of the Week Honor

What a week it was for the Boston Red Sox. Coming out of the All-Star break just as hot as they went in, the club rattled off a four-game sweep of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, pushing their winning streak to 13 games and climbing to two games above .500 for the first time all season.

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Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Wilyer Abreu Accomplishes Feat Red Sox Haven't Seen Since 2016

The Boston Red Sox continued their winning ways Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays in thrilling fashion. Wilyer Abreu's go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning lifted Boston to a 7-6 victory and its 12th consecutive win.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 18

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu approaching MLB history

As the Boston Red Sox's win streak reached 12 games, an unlikely hero emerged as the main reason they've been the hottest team in baseball lately.

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / July 17

Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox wrap twin bill vs. Rays with 11th straight win

Wilyer Abreu hit home runs in back-to-back at-bats as the Boston Red Sox won their 11th straight game and swept a day-night doubleheader, defeating the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

Things have not been going well for the Boston Red Sox lineup this season, and the top of their lineup reached a new historic low on Wednesday afternoon.

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Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 6

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu is making his mark against lefties this season

Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu has unleashed his mastery against left-handed pitchers this season.

Red Sox cost themselves four runs by botching challenge

Sonny Gray, Red Sox down Aaron Judge-less Yankees

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Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19

Wilyer Abreu loses his helmet celebrating huge home run vs. U.S. in WBC final

Wilyer Abreu had his moment during this week’s World Baseball Classic final.

Red Sox agree to sign former Yankees pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 17

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu Still Not Earning Proper Recognition Among Peers

Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu has had a very good first two years in Major League Baseball. But those who have watched him daily know there's more in the tank.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Red Sox player somehow broke his bat on a check swing

The Boston Red Sox fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-7 on Tuesday in their latest spring training game. However, the game made for aviral moment. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu tried to check his swing, and in a bizarre sequence, the bat broke with the barrel flying just a few feet in front of home plate.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / February 23

Why the Red Sox Are Expanding Wilyer Abreu’s Role

It’s rare for a player to stop platooning more than two years into his career. More often, platoon roles harden into labels — shorthand for a structural weakness that teams plan around rather than try to fix.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9

NL powers add, Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost at Winter Meetings

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 4

Wilyer Abreu Takes Stance On Red Sox's Latest Trade As Rumors Swirl

Count Wilyer Abreu among the disproportionate number of Boston Red Sox players who have to be sweating trade rumors this winter. Just about everyone acknowledges the likelihood of the Red Sox trading one of their four starting-caliber outfielders, and Abreu and Jarren Duran seem to be the two primary candidates.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 21, 2025

Red Sox Cut Ties With 4-Year MLB Veteran To Activate Wilyer Abreu

The Boston Red Sox are getting one of their top power bats back into the lineup on Sunday night. Boston is taking on the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday night and after a lot of buzz, the club officially is getting outfielder Wilyer Abreu back into the mix and in the process designated catcher Ali Sánchez for assignment, per the team.