MLB announces 2026 Gold Glove Award winners as nine players claim first honours

New York — Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced the winners of the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, recognising the outstanding defensive performances across the American League and National League during the season.

The awards were announced on Sunday, 1 November, with 20 players receiving recognition across the two leagues, including nine first-time winners.

The Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks led all teams with three award recipients each, while Christian Walker and Matt Olson emerged as the most decorated winners this year, taking home their fourth career Gold Gloves.

In the American League, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee won at the pitching position, while Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler secured his second consecutive award.

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker claimed his fourth career honour, while Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young and Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls collected their first Gold Gloves.

Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin also earned his maiden award, alongside team-mates Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu, who won in centre field and right field respectively.

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger was recognised in left field, while Texas Rangers utility player Ezequiel Duran completed the American League winners.

In the National League, New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean became the first rookie pitcher to win a Gold Glove, while Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno secured his second career award.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson claimed his fourth Gold Glove, with Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang collecting his second.

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman and Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio were also recognised.

Chicago Cubs centre fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong secured his second consecutive award, while Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll earned his first.

Atlanta Braves utility player Mauricio Dubón completed the National League list with his third career Gold Glove, having previously won in 2023 and 2025.

Full list of 2026 Gold Glove Award winners

American League

• Pitcher: Tanner Bibee (Cleveland Guardians)
• Catcher: Dillon Dingler (Detroit Tigers)
• First base: Christian Walker (Houston Astros)
• Second base: Cole Young (Seattle Mariners)
• Third base: Caleb Durbin (Boston Red Sox)
• Shortstop: Taylor Walls (Tampa Bay Rays)
• Left field: Cody Bellinger (New York Yankees)
• Centre field: Ceddanne Rafaela (Boston Red Sox)
• Right field: Wilyer Abreu (Boston Red Sox)
• Utility: Ezequiel Duran (Texas Rangers)

National League

• Pitcher: Nolan McLean (New York Mets)
• Catcher: Gabriel Moreno (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• First base: Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves)
• Second base: Brice Turang (Milwaukee Brewers)
• Third base: Alex Bregman (Chicago Cubs)
• Shortstop: Geraldo Perdomo (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• Left field: Jackson Chourio (Milwaukee Brewers)
• Centre field: Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs)
• Right field: Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• Utility: Mauricio Dubón (Atlanta Braves)

How the Gold Glove winners are selected

The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards recognise the best defensive players at each position in both leagues.

The selection process combines voting from MLB managers and coaches, which accounts for 75 per cent of the result, with the SABR Defensive Index contributing the remaining 25 per cent.

The winners will be honoured at a ceremony in New York City on Friday, 6 November 2026.

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