Red Sox and Diamondbacks Lead Gold Glove Awards With Three Winners

Boston and Arizona emerged as the leading teams in the 2026 Gold Glove Awards, earning three defensive honors apiece. The winners were announced Sunday in St. Louis, recognizing outstanding defensive performances across Major League Baseball, with Houston first baseman Christian Walker and Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson among the multiple-time recipients.

Boston's three winners were right fielder Wilyer Abreu, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela and third baseman Caleb Durbin. Arizona's recipients were catcher Gabriel Moreno, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and right fielder Corbin Carroll, according to the award announcement.

Abreu secured his third consecutive Gold Glove, while Rafaela received the honor for the second straight season and the third time overall. Durbin collected his first career Gold Glove.

Arizona also celebrated a milestone for Moreno, who claimed his second Gold Glove and first since 2023. Perdomo and Carroll both earned their first career awards.

Walker collected his fourth Gold Glove, adding to the honors he received from 2022 through 2024. Olson also reached four career awards, following previous wins in 2018, 2019 and 2025.

Atlanta utility player Mauricio Dubón earned his third Gold Glove. His previous victories came in 2023 and 2025.

The selection process combines votes from team managers and coaches with defensive performance metrics. Managers and up to six coaches from each team participate, but they cannot vote for players on their own roster.

Since 2013, the voting system has incorporated a defensive index developed by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). The statistical component accounts for approximately 25% of the overall result.

The utility-player category follows a separate evaluation process that combines a SABR formula with additional defensive statistics.

The awards also carry financial bonuses for certain recipients. Walker received $75,000 for his victory, while Bibee earned $50,000 and Turang collected $25,000.