MAURICIO DUBÓN NEWS

Avoids arbitration with Houston Dubon agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Astros on Friday to avoid arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dubon made his big-league debut in 2019 and is now in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 28-year-old appeared in 83 games for the Astros last year and had a .208/.254/.294 slash line, and he should fill a utility role in 2023, assuming he makes the Opening Day roster.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Verlander, bullpen keep Phils hitless until 9th in 10-0 win

Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth i...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011

Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win o...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola's perfect-game bid broken up in 7th by Astros' Alvarez

Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola allowed his first baserunner Monday night when Houston’s Yordan Alvarez singled with two outs in the seventh inning

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets third start in four games Dubon will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Dubon will be making his third start in four games after going 1-for-6 with a run scored and an RBI over his previous two contests. He may be working his way into a timeshare with Trey Mancini and Aledmys Diaz for one spot in Houston's everyday lineup.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros break through for 4 in 11th, slow O's playoff push

Christian Vazquez hit a bases-loaded single to cap a four-run 11th inning for Houston, and the Astros went on to a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bradish brilliant as Orioles top Verlander, Astros 2-0

Kyle Bradish came within one out of his first career shutout, outpitching Justin Verlander in a stellar performance to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-0 victory over the Houston...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani reaches 400 MLB strikeouts, Angels beat Astros in 12

Matt Duffy’s bloop single in the 12th inning drove in Taylor Ward with the winning run as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice, steals bag Dubon went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact Dubon singled and scored on two occasions Sunday, including in the ninth inning when he also stole second base. He's now successfully stolen two bags in five attempts on the year. The 28-year-old utilityman improved his slash line to .222/.265/.328 with 25 runs scored and 20 RBI through 198 plate appearances.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting, leading off Sunday Dubon (elbow) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Dubon was experiencing left elbow discomfort coming out of Friday's 6-2 loss after colliding with a chain-link fence, but a day out of the lineup Saturday was apparently all he needed to move past the issue. The Astros envision Dubon filling a utility role moving forward, but he'll get a turn at the keystone and in the leadoff spot Sunday while Jose Altuve (shoulder) is day-to-day.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves host the Astros on home winning streak

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series

The Atlanta Braves face the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riley, Wright lead Braves past Astros 6-2 in Series rematch

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off Lance McCullers Jr., Kyle Wright won his 15th game to tie for the NL lead, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in the teams’ f...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with elbow discomfort Dubon was diagnosed with left elbow discomfort after leaving Friday's game against Atlanta, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dubon sustained the injury while attempting to make a catch at the outfield wall. He didn't start Friday but replaced Yordan Alvarez (illness) during the fifth inning and lined out in his lone plate appearance. Dubon had X-rays come back negative, per Rome, and should be considered day-to-day.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Dubon was removed from Friday's game against Atlanta with an apparent left shoulder injury, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old entered during the fifth inning and suffered the injury while attempting to make a catch at the outfield wall. Dubon initially remained in the contest but was lifted one batter later and was in visible pain. He should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Produces three hits in loss Dubon went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Dubon had gone 3-for-24 with a double in his last 10 games since his previous multi-hit effort. The 28-year-old has slipped into a part-time role, though it's not strictly a platoon as the right-handed hitter continues to be included against same-handed pitchers. Through 191 plate appearances between the Astros and the Giants, he's slashing .220/.265/.329 with four home runs, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base this season. He'll likely continue to share center field with Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moncada hits winning single in 8th again, ChiSox beat Astros

Yoán Moncada came through with the go-ahead single in the eighth inning for the second straight game, and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Houston Astros 4-3

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steps back into lineup Dubon went 1-for-5 with a run scored Monday against the White Sox.

Impact Dubon got the start at second base and led off with both Jeremy Pena (neck) and Jose Altuve out of the lineup. He led off the game with a single before coming around to score on a Yordan Alvarez sacrifice fly. Including Monday, Dubon has started only six of Houston's 13 games in August, collecting two hits across 20 at-bats.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after two straight starts Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dubon will take a seat after he started in both of the past two games while going 3-for-7 with a home run and two walks. Though he might have overtaken Jake Meyers as the Astros' preferred option in center field, expect Houston to at least explore the trade market for an upgrade at the position prior to Tuesday's deadline.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets chance as leadoff hitter Dubon went 1-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Athletics.

Impact Dubon filled in at second base and hit atop the order with Jose Altuve (leg) sidelined. Even with Michael Brantley (shoulder) and Yordan Alvarez (hand) sidelined, Dubon has started only two of the team's last six games -- both of which have come with lefties on the mound. However, if the team allows Altuve to get some extra rest prior to the All-Star break, Dubon looks to be in a position to benefit.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Sunday Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact With Jeremy Pena (illness) checking back into the lineup for the series finale, Dubon's four-game run in the starting nine will come to an end. Houston moved designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) to the 10-day injured list Sunday, but Aledmys Diaz looks like the first man up to replace Alvarez in the everyday lineup.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in pair Dubon went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact Dubon got the start in left field with Yordan Alvarez out of the lineup Sunday. He delivered a two-RBI single in the fourth inning, and he now has at least one hit in four of his last five starts. Dubon maintained a roster spot over Chas McCormick and Jose Siri, and he should draw occasional starts in center field and at third base and shortstop. Across 105 plate appearances this season, Dubon has a .242/.279/.379 line.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in reserve role Dubon is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The 27-year-old is on the bench for the second straight day with Aledmys Diaz (shoulder) back from a four-game absence. Dubon appeared in nine games over the past couple weeks and went 7-for-21 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and a stolen base during that stretch, so he should continue to see opportunities in a utility role.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting extra run Dubon went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI on Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Dubon has been in the lineup for consecutive games, benefitting from the absences of Jeremy Pena (thumb) and Aledmys Diaz (shoulder). Diaz remains day-to-day, so Dubon could see his playing time dry up quickly. However, Dubon has taken advantage of the extra run, collecting four hits with a home run, a double and three RBI in the two-game span.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE