MAURICIO DUBÓN NEWS

Getting day off Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Dubon will get the afternoon off after he had started in each of Houston's last 15 games. Though he's served mostly as a utility player during that stretch, Dubon appears to have found a home of late at first base, where he made each of his last three starts. Jon Singleton will step in for Dubon on Wednesday.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ronel Blanco strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Astros beat Giants 3-1

Ronel Blanco had eight strikeouts in six innings, Mauricio Dubon scored twice and the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1

JUNE 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts second homer Dubon went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Monday's 9-7 loss to the Angels.

Impact Dubon's hits continue to come in bunches. He's logged three or more hits in three of his last 10 games, but he has just one other hit in that span. The homer was his second of the year and briefly put the Astros ahead 6-1 in the fourth inning before the Angels' comeback rally in the fifth. Dubon is slashing .301/.321/.427 with 19 RBI, 13 runs scored, one stolen base and seven doubles across 37 contests this season. His splits are not too far apart this season, but the Astros are soon to be at full health among their hitters, so there's unlikely to be consistent playing time for the right-handed Dubon against same-handed pitching.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros take on the Athletics after Dubon's 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Oakland Athletics after Mauricio Dubon's four-hit game on Sunday

MAY 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros and Mariners meet in series rubber match

The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Batting second in Game 4 Dubon is batting second Thursday in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rangers.

Impact This is the highest lineup spot yet for Dubon, who hit seventh Wednesday in Game 3 and went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored as the Astros earned an 8-5 victory. He'll cover center field again Thursday, with Chas McCormick handling left field and Kyle Tucker patrolling right field. Michael Brantley is on the bench.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup for Game 1 Dubon is starting in center field and batting seventh in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact The 29-year-old made one start in the ALDS versus the Twins and went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles. Dubon will also start the series opener against Texas with lefty Jordan Montgomery taking the mound. Michael Brantley will come off the bench as a result.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench in Game 4 Dubon is out of the lineup Wednesday for ALDS Game 4 versus the Twins.

Impact Dubon started in center field Tuesday in Game 3 and went 2-for-5 with two singles, but the Astros will turn back to Chas McCormick to cover the position Wednesday as they take on right-hander Joe Ryan. McCormick has gone 2-for-7 with a homer in his career meetings against Ryan. Dubon, meanwhile, has never once faced Ryan.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in center field in Game 3 Dubon will start in center field and bat seventh in Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday at Minnesota.

Impact This is the first start of the series for Dubon, who has gone 2-for-7 with a double in his career against right-hander Sonny Gray, the ALDS Game 3 starter for the Twins. Chas McCormick, who will ride the pine Tuesday, is 0-for-3 with three strikeouts lifetime versus Gray.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts 10th homer Dubon went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Dubon put the Astros ahead in the fourth inning when he took Bryce Miller deep, and that blast was enough for the win. Dubon had gone 15 games without a homer, but he hit .333 (14-for-42) in that span while filling a part-time role. He's at a solid .279/.309/.413 slash line with 10 long balls, 46 RBI, 76 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 129 contests this year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dubon's 9th-inning single lifts Astros over Orioles 2-1 to stay atop AL West

Mauricio Dubon’s RBI single with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers twice in win Dubon went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Monday's victory over the Rangers.

Impact Dubon tied the game 4-4 in the sixth inning with his first home run off Glenn Otto before extending Houston's lead to 12-5 with an opposite-field blast off Martin Perez in the ninth. It's the first multi-homer game of the year for Dubon, who now has a career-high nine long balls this season. While he's retreated to a bench role of late, Dubon's still slashing a solid .274/.304/.404 with 67 runs scored, 39 RBI and seven stolen bases across 438 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Wednesday Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Dubon has now been squeezed out of the starting nine twice in the past three days and could be relegated to more of a part-time role with Michael Brantley returning from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. After starting in left field Tuesday, Brantley will occupy the designated hitter spot Wednesday. With the Astros likely to lean heavily on the trio of Brantley, Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz to handle DH duties in any given game while one of Alvarez or Brantley starts in left field, Chas McCormick could end up more frequently poaching work from Dubon in center field. Dubon has at least helped his case for not falling out of favor by producing a .919 OPS in August.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday Dubon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, according to Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest.

Impact Dubon racked up 11 hits -- including two homers and two doubles -- over his last 22 at-bats, but has been the case more often than not lately he will open on the bench Monday. Dubon, Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick are all sharing the starts in center field at the moment, and it will be McCormick getting the nod Monday night.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes with home run Sunday Dubon went 3-for-6 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 17-4 win over the Tigers.

Impact Dubon was one of nine Astros with multiple hits on the day and showcased some power for his seventh home run of the year and his second this month. The 28-year-old has done well with his chances and is slashing .383/.434/.596 since Aug. 9 and has recorded a hit in all but one start since then. Dubon will continue to play a utility depth role for the club, and it seems his only path to more consistent playing time would be an injury.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck on bench Dubon will sit Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Dubon finds himself on the bench for the fourth straight game. Jake Meyers will be in center field this time around, with Chas McCormick starting in left.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Dubon is not in the lineup Friday against the Tigers.

Impact Dubon has batted .313/.382/.458 in 55 plate appearances since the calendar flipped to August, but he is currently struggling to carve out regular playing time with the Astros getting healthier as a whole. Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick and Kyle Tucker will start across the outfield Friday and Jose Altuve is covering second base.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday Dubon is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Dubon has been in a good groove offensively over the last few weeks and is generally seeing an uptick in playing time, but he'll take a seat Wednesday as Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers and Kyle Tucker start across the outfield for the Astros.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of Monday's lineup Dubon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Dubon owns an .880 OPS since Aug. 9, but manager Dusty Baker decided to hold him out Monday. Jake Meyers will enter the lineup in Dubon's place.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE