What happened: New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger won the 2026 American League Platinum Glove Award presented by Rawlings. The honor recognizes the top overall defensive player in each league following the selection of Gold Glove recipients.

Why it matters: Bellinger joins 2022 winner Jose Trevino as the only players in The defensive milestone comes alongside his nomination as one of the Silver Slugger finalists heading into the offseason.

What to watch: Winners for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards will be announced on Nov. 17.