Portland, Maine – Portland Sea Dogs shortstop Franklin Arias has been named a 2026 Minor League Baseball Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipient, becoming just the second player in franchise history to earn the honor.
Arias joins former Sea Dogs pitcher Matt Kent, who received the award in 2019, as the only players in Portland franchise history to be named Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipients.
Arias, 20, showcased his defensive abilities throughout his time in Portland, appearing in 61 games in the field before his promotion to Triple-A Worcester on July 25. He made 56 starts at shortstop, committing just three errors in 210 total chances for a .986 fielding percentage. In five games at second base, Arias was perfect, converting all 14 chances without an error.