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Blue Jays Catcher Snubbed Of Historic Award

Thanks to his strong defensive season in what was his first full campaign as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, catcher Brandon Valenzuela was named a finalist for the American League Gold Glove Award. However, he’ll have to wait…

By Michael Whitaker · Heavy

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:35 AM

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela missed out on the AL Gold Glove Award to Detroit's Dillon Dingler.
Dillon Dingler secured the AL Gold Glove Award at catcher for a second consecutive campaign.
Toronto originally acquired Valenzuela from the San Diego Padres in exchange for Will Wagner at the 2025 trade deadline.

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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela missed out on winning the American League Gold Glove Award despite being named a finalist for his strong defensive performance. Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler claimed the honor for the second consecutive season, preventing Valenzuela from taking home the first Gold Glove of his career.

Valenzuela joined Toronto in a 2025 trade deadline deal with the San Diego Padres that sent Will Wagner in the other direction. After being called up in April 2026 following an injury to Alejandro Kirk, Valenzuela completed his first full major league campaign batting .226 with nine home runs and 24 RBIs.

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