Ryan Pepiot has secured a pre-arbitration bonus in 2024 after joining the Tampa Bay Rays, making him one of 101 players to benefit from the league's bonus pool. The $50 million pool rewards players with less than three years of MLB service time based on performance metrics.

Pepiot received a $236,000 bonus, ranking 98th among recipients. He had a solid season with the Rays, posting an 8-8 record and a 3.60 ERA, contributing to the team's rotation after his trade from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The 2024 Platinum Glove Awards celebrated the best defensive players in Major League Baseball, with Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners winning in the American League and Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers taking the honor in the National League.

Raleigh, who achieved 17 defensive runs saved, is the second AL catcher to win this award since its inception in 2011. Turang led NL infielders with 22 defensive runs saved, marking a significant achievement for both players.

Additionally, the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers received the Team Gold Glove Awards, showcasing their defensive prowess throughout the season.

The San Francisco Giants' Matt Chapman has secured his fifth Gold Glove award, while Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. is among the 14 first-time winners this year. Other notable winners include Cleveland's Andrés Giménez and Steven Kwan, who achieved their third consecutive wins, and Arizona's Christian Walker.

Voting for the awards involved managers and coaches, with a portion based on advanced defensive metrics. Several teams celebrated multiple winners, highlighting the depth of talent in the league.

On November 3, 2024, Major League Baseball revealed the Gold Glove winners, celebrating the top defensive talents in both the American League and National League.

Among the 18 honorees, the Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Guardians, Colorado Rockies, and San Francisco Giants each had two players recognized for their exceptional defensive skills.