Two of the players who have been instrumental in improving the Yankees’ defense this season are officially among the league’s best.
Max Fried and Ryan McMahon were named Gold Glove finalists on Wednesday, Fried for the American League pitchers and McMahon for the National League third basemen, after spending most of the season with the Rockies.
The athletic Fried, who takes great pride in defending his position well, led all Major League pitchers with 10 defensive runs saved this season.
The left-hander is already a three-time Gold Glove winner, his last coming in 2022 with the Braves.
McMahon, meanwhile, solidified the hot corner for the Yankees after arriving at the trade deadline and went a long way in sorting out their overall infield defense.
His 10 defensive runs saved ranked fourth among all major league third basemen.
This is the fifth straight season in which McMahon has been a Gold Glove finalist, although he has yet to win one.
The Yankees’ last Gold Glove winner was shortstop Anthony Volpe in 2023.
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