Sports · November 2, 2026
Astros' Walker, Braves' Olson win 4th Gold Gloves; Red Sox's Abreu gets his 3rd
Major League Baseball announced the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners on Sunday, recognizing the top defensive players at each position in the American and National Leagues. First basemen Christian Walker of the Houston Astros and Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves each secured their fourth career Gold Gloves. In the outfield, Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu earned his third consecutive honor, while Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won his second straight award after leading the league in several advanced defensive metrics.
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Astros' Walker, Braves' Olson win 4th Gold Gloves; Red Sox's Abreu gets his 3rd
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2026 MLB Gold Glove winners: Pete Crow-Armstrong wins second honor, Red Sox and D-backs lead with three each
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Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Christian Walker and Matt Olson won their fourth Gold Gloves.
- Wilyer Abreu won his third consecutive Gold Glove.
- The 2026 Gold Glove winners were announced on Sunday.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong won his second straight Gold Glove in center field.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Red Sox and Diamondbacks led with three Gold Glove winners each.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded +26 Fielding Runs Value (FRV).
- Gold Glove winners are determined by 75% manager/coach voting and 25% statistical components.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is expected to be named the NL MVP in 2026.
Confirmed
- The 2026 Gold Glove winners were announced on Sunday.
- Christian Walker and Matt Olson won their 4th career Gold Gloves.
- Wilyer Abreu won his 3rd career Gold Glove.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong won his 2nd career Gold Glove.
Reported
- The Red Sox and Diamondbacks led with three winners each. (CBS Sports)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong's +26 FRV is the second best by a non-catcher since 2016. (CBS Sports)
Rumor
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is expected to be named the NL MVP. (CBS Sports)
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