What happened: Rawlings officially presented Toronto with the American League Team Gold Glove Award on Saturday. The annual selection honors the franchise for top collective fielding excellence over the 2026 regular season.

Why it matters: The defensive standard provides stability as the Blue Jays explore trade options to upgrade the roster. Sustaining run prevention remains central to Toronto's plans heading into the 2027 campaign.

What to watch: Toronto heads into the winter meetings focused on pitching depth and infield alignment for 2027.