The Boston Red Sox have traded infielder Enmanuel Valdéz to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed pitcher Joe Vogatsky. This move comes after the Red Sox designated Valdéz for assignment to make room for catcher Carlos Narvaez.

Valdéz had a challenging 2024 season, hitting .214 with six home runs and a negative WAR. The Pirates hope he can regain his form, while Vogatsky, a recent draft pick, joins the Red Sox's farm system.

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.

Matt Chapman of the San Francisco Giants has secured his fifth Gold Glove award, while Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is among the 14 players receiving this prestigious honor for the first time.

Other notable winners include Cleveland Guardians' Andrés Giménez and Steven Kwan, who both won for the third consecutive year, alongside Christian Walker of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Ian Happ from the Chicago Cubs.

Six teams celebrated multiple Gold Glove winners, showcasing a strong defensive presence across the league.

MLB has announced its Gold Glove winners for the 2024 season, recognizing the top defensive talents in both the American and National Leagues.

Among the notable winners, the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians each secured two awards, highlighting their strong defensive performances. The list features standout players like Kyle Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners and Patrick Bailey of the San Francisco Giants, among others.

On October 15, 2024, MLB announced the finalists for the 2024 Gold Glove Awards, showcasing exceptional defensive talent across the league. Notable nominees include Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies and Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs.

Finalists were selected based on votes from MLB managers and coaches, alongside the Society for American Baseball Research's Defensive Index. The winners will be revealed on November 3, 2024.