The finalists for the 2026 National League Silver Slugger Awards have been announced, recognizing some of the best offensive performances across MLB this season. The list features several established stars, rising talents, and players who could take home their first Silver Slugger Award.
Among the biggest names are Shohei Ohtani, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Elly De La Cruz, CJ Abrams, Kyle Schwarber and Fernando Tatis Jr. Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers is also in the spotlight after earning nominations at two different positions. The winners will be announced November 17.
Complete list of National League Silver Slugger finalists
Here are the finalists at each position for the 2026 MLB season:
First base
- Jake Bauers, Milwaukee Brewers
- Alec Burleson, St. Louis Cardinals
- Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
- Rafael Devers, San Francisco Giants
Second base
- Brandon Lowe, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers
Shortstop
- CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals
- Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds
- Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins
Third base
- Alex Bregman, Chicago Cubs
- Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers
Outfield
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
- Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
- Jackson Chourio, Milwaukee Brewers
- Seiya Suzuki, Chicago Cubs
- Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
- Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals
- James Wood, Washington Nationals
Catcher
- Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies
- Gabriel Moreno, Arizona Diamondbacks
Designated hitter
- Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
Utility
- Jake Bauers, Milwaukee Brewers
- Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
- Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds FanSided
Several notable storylines heading into award announcement
There are plenty of intriguing races among this year’s National League finalists. The shortstop category is particularly interesting, with Abrams and De La Cruz both earning nominations after putting together productive seasons. Otto Lopez joins them after leading the National League in hits, giving voters three different offensive profiles to consider.
The designated hitter competition also features two major stars. Schwarber is coming off a season in which he tied for the National League lead with 45 home runs, while Ohtani remains one of baseball’s most dangerous offensive players despite an injury-affected campaign.
Bauers could make history with his two nominations. The Brewers slugger is a finalist at first base and utility, giving him two opportunities to win an award. Only one player has previously won two Silver Slugger Awards in the same season: J.D. Martinez in 2018.
The Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals are also finalists for the National League Team Silver Slugger Award.
The winners will be revealed on November 17, with several players having an opportunity to add significant individual recognition to their 2026 accomplishments.