MAURICIO DUBÓN NEWS

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

Could see increased opportuntiy Dubon went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Dubon filled in at second base and hit atop the order with Jose Altuve (oblique) sidelined. Altuve is also expected to sit for Sunday's series finale against the Angels, giving Dubon a short-term opportunity to be a regular in the lineup.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot Saturday Dubon is starting at second base and batting leadoff Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Dubon will fill in for Jose Altuve, who has the day off. The 28-year-old Dubon has seen a predictable dip in playing time since Altuve returned two weeks ago from March surgery for a fractured thumb.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to reserve role Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored Monday against the Brewers.

Impact Dubon has started only one of Hosuton's last five games due to the return of Jose Altuve. However, Altuve got a rest day Monday, giving Dubon the chance to man second base and lead off. He took advantage by popping a leadoff homer in the fifth inning -- his first of the season. Dubon has maintained a capable 108 wRC+ and .326 wOBA across 162 plate appearances this season, but for now he lacks consistent playing time.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve's return means Mauricio Dubón's everyday job is gone. To him, that's just fine Altuve should be back Friday, as Dubón shifts to a reserve role. But that should create flexibility that benefits the entire roster.

MAY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets Wednesday off Dubon is out of the starting lineup against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Dubon has been scorching hot with the bat as of late, but he'll take a seat amidst a n eight-game hitting streak for the series finale against the Cubs. David Hensley is the starting second baseman against Chicago on Wednesday and will hit ninth.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking as leadoff hitter Dubon went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Dubon led off the game with a ground-rule double and came around to score on a wild pitch. Six frames later, he hit another two-bagger and tallied his second run. Despite the return of Chas McCormick, Dubon has remained the leadoff hitter for the Astros. He's earned that role, as he's in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's hit .407 with two RBI and six runs scored.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros star Jose Altuve to begin injury rehab assignment at Triple-A

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve was set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

MAY 12, 2023

Leading off Friday Dubon (hamstring) is starting Friday against the White Sox.

Impact Dubon sat out Wednesday against the Angels after exiting Tuesday's matchup with left hamstring discomfort. However, he was able to recover during the Astros' day off Thursday and will lead off in the series opener at Guaranteed Rate Field. Over his last five games, he's hit .200 with two runs and four strikeouts.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Dubon (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dubon left Tuesday's game against Los Angeles with hamstring discomfort, and the infielder will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale. David Hensley will handle second base and hit seventh while Dubon sits.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left with hamstring discomfort Dubon left Tuesday's game against the Angels with left hamstring discomfort, Greg Rajan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dubon picked up the injury while reaching first base on a single. The infielder is considered day-to-day, but there's a good chance he'll be out of the lineup for Wednesday's finale against the Angels with Houston having an off-day Thursday.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Dubon left Tuesday's game against the Angels with an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dubon went 1-for-3 with a single before leaving in favor of pinch-runner David Hensley. Dubon should be considered day-to-day.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big night from leadoff spot Dubon went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Giants.

Impact Dubon was the driver of the Houston offense for most of Monday night, as he tallied RBI hits to tie the game and to give the team the lead in the fifth and seventh innings, respectively. He had been in a cold spell at the plate entering the contest, going just 6-for-29 with no RBI and four runs scored across his previous seven games. Overall, Dubon has still had an impressive start to the season, maintaining a .340 on-base percentage and tallying 40 runs across 106 plate appearances while regularly serving as the leadoff hitter.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Dubon is 0-for-8 with two strikeouts since his 20-game hit streak came to an end Friday, so Sunday is a well-deserved day off. Rylan Bannon will take over at the keystone and bat eighth in the series finale versus Philadephia.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles twice to extend streak Dubon went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Rays.

Impact Dubon scored the first run in Tuesday's contest, doubling with one out in the fifth inning before coming around to score on a Jeremy Pena hit. Dubon would add his second double in the ninth before swiping third base, his second steal of the year. Dubon has hit safely in 18 consecutive games since going 0-for-3 on opening day. He's filled in admirably for Jose Altuve (thumb) at second base, slashing .329/.348/.424 with four RBI and 18 runs scored through 89 plate appearances.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits Dubon went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, one RBI and a steal in Friday's win over Atlanta.

Impact Dubon extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a single and a stolen base in the fifth inning. He doubled in a run in the seventh and later scored on Yordan Alvarez's ninth-inning blast. Dubon is slashing .343/.357/.403 with four extra-base hits and a 2:3 BB:K after his first multi-hit game since April 15.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settling into leadoff role Dubon went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Monday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Dubon led off the bottom half of the first inning with a single, and he ultimately came around to score as the Astros put up seven runs in the frame. He hit atop the order for the third consecutive game, though that's likely to be a short-term role only so long as Chas McCormick (eye) is sidelined. On the other hand, Dubon has started eight consecutive contests at second base and appears to be the preferred option at the position in Jose Altuve's (thumb) absence. Dubon has taken advantage of his opportunity early on by reaching base at a .357 clip and scoring 10 runs across 56 plate appearances.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to leadoff spot Saturday Dubon is batting leadoff for the Astros on Saturday versus the Rangers.

Impact Chas McCormick is out Saturday with vision issues, so Dubon will get his first look at the very top of the Houston lineup. He boasts a .350/.381/.425 slash line through 42 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining traction as everyday player Dubon will start at second base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Dubon will occupy the keystone for the third time in the Astros' last four matchups versus a right-handed pitcher and looks to have inched ahead of David Hensley -- who is on the bench for the second game in a row --as the preferred option at the position while Jose Altuve (thumb) is sidelined. He's coming off a big weekend in Minnesota, during which he went 4-for-8 with two doubles, three runs and an RBI between his two starts.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Dubon is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dubon has started five of eight games at the keystone and went 2-for-4 with a double, and RBI and a run Friday, but he'll head to the bench for Saturday's contest. David Hensley will man second base and bat seventh.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Dubon will hit the bench after he went 3-for-12 with a walk and a run scored while starting at second base in each of the past three games. David Hensley will get the nod at the keystone Wednesday, but the Astros should have room in the lineup for both Dubon and Hensley at second base or designated hitter on at least a semi-regular basis while Jose Altuve (thumb) and Michael Brantley (shoulder) are both on the injured list.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets look on Opening Day Dubon went 0-for-3 Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact Dubon drew the start at second base on Opening Day and hit ninth. He didn't make an impact on the stat sheet, though it appears that he will have the first chance to maintain the second base job in the absence of Jose Altuve (hand). Dubon hit just .214/.252/.313 across 265 plate appearances in 2022, and if he doesn't improve David Hensley could also receive an opportunity at some point in the coming weeks.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros’ Jose Altuve suffers broken right thumb, out indefinitely

Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and will miss extended time after getting hit by a pitch in Venezuela’s quarterfinal loss t...

MARCH 19, 2023

Opportunity opens up Dubon is one of the likely fill-in options at second base after manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that starter Jose Altuve (thumb) is likely out "a while," Chandler Rome of the Houst...

Impact The Astros have yet to provide any specifics on the injury, but according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Altuve is dealing with a fractured thumb and is expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks. Dubon appeared in career-high 104 games last season between Houston and San Francisco and had a .214/.252/.313 slash line. He'd be the more defensive-oriented option at the keystone, with David Hensley offering more upside at the plate.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE