Blue Jays win American League Team Gold Glove
The Toronto Blue Jays are taking home some hardware for their defensive work in 2026. Toronto was named the winner of the American League Team Gold Glove award on Friday night by Rawlings. The Chicago Cubs took home the honour in the National League. The Team Gold Gloves go to the teams that grade out […]
In 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays were awarded the American League Team Gold Glove by Rawlings, following a comprehensive evaluation of their defensive performance. Chicago's Cubs won the same accolade in the National League. The Team Gold Gloves are granted to the clubs with the highest ratings based on the Society of American Baseball Research's (SABR) SABR Defensive Index (SDI).
This marks the third consecutive season that the Blue Jays have claimed the AL award. Rawlings initiated the recognition of top defensive teams in both leagues in 2020.
For the 2026 season, the Blue Jays ranked third in the American League in defensive runs saved (51), fifth in outs above average (14), and first in fielding run value (46). Their overall fielding percentage was an impressive .983. Despite the team's outstanding performance, no individual player won the individual Gold Glove award.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Andrés Giménez, Brandon Valenzuela, Nathan Lukes, and José Soriano were all finalists, but none claimed the accolade in their respective positions. Giménez, however, excelled as the Blue Jays' top defender, ranking first in fielding run value (16) in 2026. He successfully transitioned back to shortstop after spending most of his time at second base since 2022.
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