Cody Bellinger Wins First Career Platinum Glove Award

Cody Bellinger has won MLB's 2026 Platinum Glove award, honoring the top overall defender in the American League. Bellinger led the AL in the SABR Defensive Index and was a key player for the Yankees after returning on a five-year contract. The award announcement was made by MLB late on Friday night. Bellinger's stellar defensive performance combined with his strong offensive contributions earned him his first career Platinum Glove hardware.