The 2026 season has come to a close and we are approaching award season for Major League Baseball. Here is your guide to notable dates and which Nationals players could be in the running.
Sunday: Rawlings Gold Glove Awards: ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET
Outfielder Daylen Lile is a first-time Gold Glove Award nominee. He is in the running in left field against the Brewers' Jackson Chourio and the Cubs' Ian Happ. In his first full Major League season, Lile improved his outs above average (OAA) to +1 from -8 in 2025.
Monday, Nov. 2
Silver Slugger finalists announcement: 2 p.m. ET
Louisville Slugger will announce the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Award. Outfielder James Wood (.503) and shortstop CJ Abrams (.497) ranked second among all players at their positions in slugging percentage.
BBWAA Awards finalists announcement: MLB Network, 6 p.m. ET
These awards include the 2026 finalists for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Most Valuable Player, Cy Young Award and Reliever of the Year in the American League and National League.
Friday, Nov. 6: MLB Players Alumni Association Heart & Hustle Award announcement
Jacob Young won the Nationals’ Heart & Hustle team award for the second year in a row.
Sunday, Nov. 8: AFL Fall Stars Game: MLB Network, 8 p.m. ET
Right-hander Jarlin Susana has been dominating the AFL with the Salt River Rafters. The Nationals’ No. 4 prospect (MLB No. 66) is a likely candidate to make the team.
Monday, Nov. 9: BBWAA Jackie Robinson Rookies of the Year: MLB Network, 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 10: BBWAA Managers of the Year: MLB Network, 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Nov. 11: BBWAA Cy Young Awards and BBWAA Reliever of the Year Awards: MLB Network, 7 p.m. ET
MLB Awards: MLB Network, 9 p.m. ET
The winners of the Hank Aaron Award, Comeback Players of the Year, Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman Relievers of the Year, Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter of the Year, MLB Executive of the Year, and those named to the All-MLB First and Second Teams will be announced at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Abrams, Wood and Cade Cavalli were on the 2026 All-MLB Team ballot.
Thursday, Nov. 12: BBWAA Most Valuable Player Awards: MLB Network, 7 p.m. ET
Though not favored to win, Abrams and Wood are likely to garner votes following their standout seasons.
Tuesday, Nov. 17: Silver Slugger Awards winners announced by Louisville Slugger
Key November dates
(On Oct. 29, the first day after World Series concluded, players became free agents; players may be traded between clubs)
Five days after the World Series concluded (Nov. 2, 5 p.m. ET): Deadline for teams to make a qualifying offer to players; players can begin signing with any club
Nov. 10-12: General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas
Nov. 17 (4 p.m. ET): Deadline for players to accept a qualifying offer
Nov. 20: Tender deadline