Red Sox, Diamondbacks Shine with Trio of Gold Glove Winners Each

November 2, 2026
Red Sox, Diamondbacks Shine with Trio of Gold Glove Winners Each
  • 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.

Summary based on 21 sources


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