Tanner Bibee salvaged one positive from nightmare Guardians season with Gold Glove win

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee won the American League Gold Glove award for pitchers, earning the first major postseason honor of his career. Despite finishing with a career-worst 4.36 ERA and largely missing Cleveland's postseason roster, Bibee's defensive performance was recognized after previously securing the Fielding Bible award.

Bibee finished the campaign with +6 Outs Above Average and +5 Defensive Runs Saved across a career-high 188 innings. Writer Henry Palattella notes that while Bibee's mixed season could prompt trade discussions regarding his team-friendly contract, his elite fielding provides considerable value if he remains in Cleveland's starting rotation.