MAURICIO DUBÓN NEWS

Gaining traction as everyday CF Dubon will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Dubon will stick in the lineup for a fourth consecutive game after going 5-for-11 with a pair of extra-base hits and three RBI over the previous three contests to bring his season-long batting average up to .266. He'll be making his third start in four games in center field Sunday and appears to have supplanted Jake Meyers as the Astros' preferred option at the position.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits Dubon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss against the Mariners.

Impact Dubon delivered his first three-hit game since July 15 and even managed to tag Eduard Bazardo for a solo home run in the ninth inning. Over his last eight appearances, Dubon is 9-for-26 (.346) with five runs scored and four RBI and has struck out only twice in 29 plate appearances.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could see increased playing time Dubon went 1-for-4 with a run scored Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Dubon entered the game in the first inning after Jose Altuve was forced to depart with a bruised knee. X-rays came back negative on the injury, though it's unclear if Altuve will miss any additional time moving forward. When Altuve has been sidelined previously this season, Dubon has stepped into the primary leadoff role, and if that remains the case he'd be a strong source of potential runs and stolen bases.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot Wednesday Dubon is starting at second base and batting leadoff Wednesday against Cleveland.

Impact Dubon has shifted back into a utility role since Jose Altuve returned late last month from a left oblique injury, but the 29-year-old will get the start in Wednesday's matinee game at Minute Maid Park as Altuve takes a scheduled breather. Dubon is slashing .263/.289/.371 with five homers and six steals through 87 games this season with Houston.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to utility role Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Dubon had started at second base and served as Houston's leadoff hitter in 16 of the past 17 games, but he'll lose out on both roles after the Astros reinstated Jose Altuve (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. With Altuve back in the fold, Dubon will likely transition back into a super-utility role that will may afford him only a handful of starts per week. Despite often occupying a prominent spot in the lineup since the beginning of July, Dubon is slashing a meager .202/.230/.274 so far this month.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops go-ahead homer Dubon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Dubon picked a good time to end a 21-game homer drought, going deep in the ninth inning to put the Astros ahead for good. The second baseman hit a meager .212 with three extra-base hits during his power outage. Dubon's at a solid .269/.293/.382 slash line with five homers, 27 RBI, 53 runs scored and six stolen bases through 341 plate appearances. He'll likely continue to enjoy a starting role until Jose Altuve (oblique) returns, at which point Dubon would likely see utility usage.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Dubon's late HR lifts Astros past Athletics Mauricio Dubon hit a two-out, two-strike home run in the top of the ninth inning to break a tie and lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory...

JULY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Day off Saturday Dubon is getting the day off Saturday against the Athletics, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Grae Kessinger will start at second base for the Astros and get his first turn at leadoff. Dubon went 0-for-5 on Friday versus Oakland as his season slash line fell to .271/.296/.377.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits Saturday Dubon went 3-for-6 with one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 13-12 extra-inning loss to the Angels.

Impact Dubon has gone 4-for-11 with three RBI and three runs scored over two games to begin the second half. The 28-year-old continues to see a starting role at second base with Jose Altuve (oblique) out of action, but manager Dusty Baker may have to find a spot for Dubon if he stays hot once Altuve returns. Dubon owns a .282/.305/.396 slash line with four home runs, 24 RBI, 49 runs scored and six stolen bases through 311 plate appearances, though his 3.2 percent walk rate doesn't exactly stand out for the profile of a regular leadoff hitter.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of leadoff spot Dubon went 1-for-5 with two RBI, one run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Angels.

Impact Dubon continues to fill in for Jose Altuve (oblique) at second base and in the leadoff spot, and his two-RBI single in the sixth inning proved to be the game-winning runs Friday. He has hit only .225 across his last 10 games and 40 at-bats, though he has still managed five RBI and four runs scored in that span. Dubon already has a career-high 305 plate appearances, and he should get consistent at-bats in the short term before transitioning to a utility role upon Altuve's return.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over for injured Altuve Dubon will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Dubon will close out the Astros' first-half schedule with his 10th consecutive start. He made the first four of those starts at shortstop while Jeremy Pena dealt with neck tightness, but Dubon has since shifted over to second base as a replacement for the injured Jose Altuve (oblique). Additionally, Dubon has assumed Altuve's role as the Astros' table setter, as Dubon will lead off in a sixth straight game after going 5-for-21 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in the prior five contests.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes fourth homer Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Dubon is having a banner year, as he's now close to passing his career high of five homers in a season. The infielder's .291 batting average would also be a career high if the season ended today. The former Giant looks to be coming into his own, and is a respectable fantasy option going forward.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Tuedsay against the Mets.

Impact Dubon is just 4-for-21 (.190) across his last six games and will get a day off Tuesday to regroup. Corey Julks will take Dubon's place in left field and bat seventh.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Dubon is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Mets, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dubon will take a seat after he went 1-for-6 with a strikeout during Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Reds. Chas McCormick will take over in left field and bat sixth in the series opener with New York.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Dubon will be on the bench Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Dubon finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. He led off in Friday's series opener but went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts, dropping his OPS on the season to a modest .718. Corey Julks will lead off and play left field Saturday.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At leadoff again Friday Dubon is batting leadoff Friday against the Reds.

Impact Dubon was thought to be at risk of losing playing time with Jose Altuve back to full health, but the versatile 28-year-old continues to be an everyday presence at the top of the Astros' lineup. He's playing left field Friday and has also been mixing in at shortstop to spell Jeremy Pena.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Thursday against Washington.

Impact After going 2-for-9 with a home run during Houston's first two games against the Nationals, Dubon will sit out the series finale Thursday. Chas McCormick will take over in left field and bat leadoff.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks home run Tuesday Dubon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Impact Dubon got the Astros on the board in the fifth after leading off the inning with a solo blast to left. It's his second home run in June after it took him 38 games to hit his first long ball of the year. Dubon has picked up a hit in nine of his last 11 games and is slashing .320/.327/.500 with five extra-base knocks, six RBI, seven runs and a 1:4 BB:K over that span. He's maintained a healthy average throughout the course of the season and still has been getting looks out of the leadoff spot despite the return of Jose Altuve.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two thefts Saturday Dubon went 2-for-5 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases against Cleveland in a 6-4 win Saturday.

Impact Houston was a perfect 6-for-6 on stolen-base attempts in the victory, with Dubon nabbing a pair out of his leadoff spot. The 28-year-old also recorded multiple hits for the fourth straight game and extended his current hitting streak to seven contests. During that stretch, he's slashing .382/.371/.559 with a three doubles, a home run, five RBI, five runs and two steals.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps hitting in utility role Dubon went 2-for-7 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Friday against the Guardians.

Impact Dubon has three consecutive multi-hit games, during which he's homered, hit three doubles, driven in three and scored twice. He isn't likely to have a consistent defensive home, but he has drawn starts at shortstop and left field in his last two contests. With Yordan Alvarez (oblique) sidelined, Dubon could be forcing his way into an outfield rotation with Chas McCormick, Corey Julks and Jake Meyers.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in left field Dubon is starting in left field and batting leadoff Friday in Cleveland.

Impact It's just the second start in left field for Dubon this season, but he could receive a boost in playing time in the outfield while Yordan Alvarez (oblique) is on the shelf. The fact that Dubon is hitting leadoff while Jose Altuve is in the No. 2 spot for the first game without Alvarez is also notable.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets look at shortstop Dubon went 0-for-4 with a run scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Dubon didn't put together an impressive performance on the field, but he drew his second start at shortstop this season. He has seen most of his playing time at second base but has been forced back to a bench role due to the return of Jose Altuve. Meanwhile, Jeremy Pena has been the locked-in starting shortstop and has performed just above league average based on wRC+. That likely means Dubon will be stuck in a reserve role for the time being, but his defensive versatility could help him pick up additional playing time.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops second homer Dubon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Getting the start at second base, Dubon led off the game by taking Kevin Gausman deep, but it was the only flicker of offense Houston could manage all night. With Jose Altuve (oblique) on the IL again, Dubon is back in an everyday role and has rapped out six hits while making four straight starts at the keystone, While his .294 batting average remains a plus, the 28-year-old doesn't offer much else from a fantasy perspective -- Tuesday's homer was just his second of the season, and his first extra-base hit of any kind since May 22.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE