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Durbin, Abreu and Rafaela give Sox 3 Gold Glovers for 1st time since ‘18

BOSTON – The impenetrable trio of defenders that created highlight-reel plays all season for the Red Sox has resulted in the club having three Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners for the first time since 2018. At third base, Caleb Durbin…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:36 AM
Durbin, Abreu and Rafaela give Sox 3 Gold Glovers for 1st time since ‘18
Key Things to Know
  • Caleb Durbin, Wilyer Abreu, and Ceddanne Rafaela won Gold Glove Awards, giving Boston three winners for the first time since 2018.
  • Third baseman Caleb Durbin won his first Gold Glove, becoming only the second Red Sox player at the position to earn the honor.
  • Wilyer Abreu won his third consecutive award, leading MLB with 28 defensive runs saved according to The Fielding Bible.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Red Sox players Caleb Durbin, Wilyer Abreu, and Ceddanne Rafaela have each won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award, giving the franchise three winners in a single season for the first time since 2018. Durbin earned his first career honor at third base, while Rafaela secured his second consecutive award in center field and Abreu captured his third straight in right field.

Durbin becomes only the second third baseman in Red Sox history to win a Gold Glove, joining Frank Malzone. Rafaela and Abreu also became just the third outfield duo in MLB history to win Gold Gloves together in back-to-back seasons, with Abreu leading MLB with 28 defensive runs saved and Rafaela recording 17 outs above average.

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