4 Braves nominated for Gold Gloves

The finalists for the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced on Wednesday, featuring three nominees at every position across both leagues, including the utility spot. The Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs lead all Major League Baseball clubs with five finalists apiece, followed closely by the Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, and Kansas City Royals with four each. The final award winners will be revealed on ESPN on Sunday, November 1.

Voting for the nine standard positions combines selections from 30 MLB managers and up to six coaches per team, accounting for 75 percent of the total, with the SABR Defensive Index providing the remaining 25 percent. Notable American League finalists include Bobby Witt Jr., Steven Kwan, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while prominent National League contenders include Chris Sale, Matt Olson, and Dansby Swanson.