Red Sox, Diamondbacks Shine with Trio of Gold Glove Winners Each
November 2, 2026
The Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks each had three Gold Glove winners, with Ceddanne Rafaela earning the honor for a second straight season and Caleb Durbin winning for the first time.
Abreu led right-fielders in defensive runs saved (28), assists (13), games started (153), and innings (1,357.0), posting the MLB-leading 28 defensive runs saved in right field.
Walker’s Gold Glove total now includes 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025; Olson previously won in 2018, 2019, and 2025.
Source: Associated Press (AP).
Abreu’s defense remains elite, and his offense could push him into All-Star conversations if he can replicate or improve his lefty success against right-handed pitching in 2027 and beyond.
Abreu’s performance coincided with a broader team turnaround, highlighted by a two-homer game against the Rays that helped flip a deficit and put the team ahead 7-6.
Anthony Seigler contributed to the energy during the pivotal moment, while broadcaster Dave O’Brien delivered a memorable call.
Chad Bishop is identified as the Braves beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Against right-handed pitching, Abreu’s numbers regressed to a .226/.305/.430 line with 18 homers and 49 RBIs, a 99 wRC+, indicating a split to balance for sustained star production.
Awards were announced by Rawlings, with updates dated to the article’s publication; no additional standalone narrative beyond the award details.
His improved left-handed performance led team officials to give him the full-time starting role in right field, signaling increased responsibility.
The performance underscores elite defense as a driver of the Red Sox’s rise from early-season struggles to a postseason berth.
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Cision PR Newswire • Nov 2, 2026
2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Winners Revealed
KSAT San Antonio • Nov 2, 2026
Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
The Boston Globe • Nov 2, 2026
Red Sox’ Caleb Durbin, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu win AL Gold Glove awards