The 2022 MLB Gold Glove finalists have been announced, and you’d have a difficult time finding the Rays only finalist on first glance:
Did you see them?
Well, that’s because they aren’t there! Let’s check the National League side now:
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Tampa Bay’s primary left fielder in the second half — veteran David Peralta — arrived mid-season, having started in 69 games and appeared in 75 total for the Diamondbacks. For the Rays he played in only 47 games this season, including only 38 in the field.