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Blue Jays Win 2026 American League Team Gold Glove

The Toronto Blue Jays were named the American League Team Gold Glove winner for 2026, marking the third time in four seasons the club has received the defensive honor.

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In brief

  • The Toronto Blue Jays won the 2026 American League Team Gold Glove Award.
  • This is the third time in the past four seasons Toronto has won the AL award.
  • The Chicago Cubs won the National League Team Gold Glove.
  • Toronto had five individual Gold Glove finalists, but none won.

Blue Jays Win 2026 American League Team Gold Glove

The Toronto Blue Jays won the 2026 American League Team Gold Glove Award, Rawlings announced on Friday night. The Chicago Cubs won the National League honor.

Award Details

The Team Gold Gloves go to the teams that grade out best in the SABR Defensive Index (SDI), a sabermetric model formulated by the Society of American Baseball Research. Rawlings began recognizing the top defensive clubs in both leagues after the 2020 season.

In 2026, Toronto ranked third in the AL in defensive runs saved (51), fifth in outs above average (14) and first in fielding run value (46). The team finished with a .983 fielding percentage.

Individual Awards

The Blue Jays had five finalists for individual Gold Glove awards, but none won at their respective positions. The finalists were Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Andrés Giménez, Brandon Valenzuela, Nathan Lukes and José Soriano.

Giménez was Toronto's top defender by fielding run value (16) in 2026, completing a transition back to shortstop after spending most of his time at second base since 2022.

Why it matters

The award marks the third time in the past four seasons that the Blue Jays have taken home the AL Team Gold Glove.

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Questions readers ask

Which team won the 2026 American League Team Gold Glove Award?
The Toronto Blue Jays won the 2026 American League Team Gold Glove Award, as announced by Rawlings on Friday night.
How is the Team Gold Glove winner determined?
The award goes to the teams that grade out best in the SABR Defensive Index (SDI), a sabermetric model formulated by the Society of American Baseball Research.
What were the Blue Jays' defensive rankings in 2026?
In 2026, Toronto ranked third in the AL in defensive runs saved with 51, fifth in outs above average with 14, and first in fielding run value with 46.
Who were the Blue Jays' individual Gold Glove finalists in 2026?
The Blue Jays had five finalists for individual Gold Glove awards: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Andrés Giménez, Brandon Valenzuela, Nathan Lukes, and José Soriano.
How many times have the Blue Jays won the AL Team Gold Glove in the past four seasons?
The award marks the third time in the past four seasons that the Blue Jays have taken home the AL Team Gold Glove.

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