Cardinals' McGreevy Earns Finalist Nod for NL Gold Glove Award

When thinking of Gold Glove defenders in baseball, pitchers are usually the last players who come to mind. Unless of course you are thinking of Greg Maddux (18 Gold Gloves) and pitchers with St. Louis Cardinals ties -- Jim Kaat (16 consecutive Gold Gloves) and Bob Gibson (nine Gold Gloves).

Cardinals' right-hander Michael McGreevy, who struggled through an up-and-down 7-9 season with a 3.95 ERA in 31 starts in 2026, was named a finalist for the National League's Gold Glove award on Wednesday.

McGreevy, 26, was second among all MLB pitchers in Defensive Runs Saved defensively in 2026 at plus-five. Braves reliever Brent Suter, who worked 91 innings over 54 outings, was first in DRS at plus-seven.

Braves All-Star Chris Sale and Mets rookie Nolan McLean were also named finalists for the NL's Gold Glove award.

McGreevy's balanced finish and his quickness off the mound helped him evolve into one of MLB's top defensive pitchers in 2026. McGreevy worked 168 2/3 innings over 31 starts and among his 41 total chances to field grounders or liners back through the box, he committed just one error and started four double plays.

Sale, who pitched 162 2/3 innings in 27 starts, was 14-9 with a 2.16 ERA and 200 strikeouts. He didn't commit an error on his 31 chances, and he started just one double play.

McLean, who went 12-10 with a 3.16 ERA, made 31 starts and pitched 179 2/3 innings. The standout rookie had 43 total chances on the season, and he committed more errors (three) than double plays he started (two).