MAURICIO DUBÓN NEWS

Braves and Joel Payamps agree to a 1-year, $2.25M deal after team retains closer Raisel Iglesias

The Atlanta Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps have agreed on a one-year, $2.25 million deal in another move to retain a veteran member of the team's bullpen

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Mauricio Dubon, Joey Wentz, Eli White agree terms with Braves The Braves come to terms with three players, but Dylan Lee is waiting

NOVEMBER 21 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Avoids arbitration Atlanta and Dubon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Friday.

Impact Dubon will avoid going to an arbitration hearing with his new club. The 31-year-old was acquired via trade from the Astros earlier this week and is tentatively slated to open 2026 as Atlanta's starting shortstop. However, further roster additions could push Dubon to a utility role.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Braves continue to pursue a shortstop after trading for Mauricio Dubon | Sporting News After trading for utility man Mauricio Dubon on Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves are still looking to add a shortstop for the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Braves acquire Mauricio Dubon from Astros, sign Raisel Iglesias to 1-year deal Deadspin | Braves acquire Mauricio Dubon from Astros, sign Raisel Iglesias to 1-year deal

NOVEMBER 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

MLB trade grades: Braves pounce on Astros' penny-pinching to land Mauricio Dubon Atlanta bolstered its bench, while Houston ... well, at least Jim Crane managed to save some money.

NOVEMBER 20 • FANSIDED.COM

Braves acquire Mauricio Dubón from Astros in exchange for Nick Allen The hot stove has officially been lit

NOVEMBER 20 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Traded to Atlanta The Astros traded Dubon to Atlanta on Wednesday in exchange for Nick Allen, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dubon slashed .241/.289/.355 with seven homers, 33 RBI and 43 runs scored across 398 plate appearances in 2025. While he may not be the most formidable threat at the plate, his ability to play virtually every defensive position elevates his value and could buy him consistent playing time in Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have addressed one of their offseason priorities by re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year contract

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Mike Trout homers twice, and Angels push Astros to brink of playoff elimination with 4-3 win

Mike Trout hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, Kenley Jansen got his 29th save, and the Los Angeles Angels pushed the Houston Astros to the brink...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña scratched from lineup vs. Mariners with left oblique soreness

Houston’s Jeremy Peña was scratched from Sunday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners with left oblique soreness

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Astros Versatile Star Mauricio Dubon Predicted To Win Some Hardware This Season Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has had his work cut out for him this season, figuring out different lineup combinations and what will wor...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Back on bench Monday Dubon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Dubon had started in three of the last four games and five of the past seven contests, but he'll likely be in line for a reduction in playing time over the final two weeks of the regular season now that Houston has most of its key position players available. He filled in for a banged-up Jose Altuve (foot) at the keystone in Sunday's 8-3 loss to Atlanta, but Altuve will be back in the lineup Monday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Astros hold out 9-time All-Star Jose Altuve against Braves with continued soreness in his right foot

The Houston Astros held nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve out of Sunday’s 8-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves after he left their game a night earlier with discomfort in his right foot

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Out of Saturday's lineup Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dubon will get a chance to rest his legs Saturday after going 1-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's blowout victory. His absence will move Jose Altuve to second base while Zach Cole starts in left field.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Astros crush Braves 11-3 as Zach Cole homers in first MLB at-bat

Zach Cole hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, Jose Altuve hit his 25th homer of the season and the Houston Astros routed the Atlanta Braves 11-3

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Idle Wednesday Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Dubon picked up starts in second base and in left field in the Astros' previous two contests, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday while Houston goes with Ramon Urias and Yordan Alvarez at those respective positions. So far in September, Dubon has gone 4-for-16 with a double, two walks, two RBI and one run in seven games.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Wednesday Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Dubon picked up starts in second base and in left field in the Astros' previous two contests, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday while Houston goes with Ramon Urias and Yordan Alvarez at those respective positions. So far in September, Dubon has gone 4-for-16 with a double, two walks, two RBI and one run in seven games.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Burger and Jung get to Valdez as Rangers beat Astros 4-2 to keep pace in AL wild card

Jake Burger followed Josh Jung’s tiebreaking double with a two-run homer off Framber Valdez in the sixth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 4-2 to keep pace in t...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Not in Friday's starting lineup Dubon is not in Houston's starting lineup against Texas on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dubon will be on the bench for the beginning of Friday's contest while Jesus Sanchez, Taylor Trammell and Cam Smith start in the outfield from left to right. Dubon has a .503 OPS with eight runs, three doubles, one homer and five RBI in 93 plate appearances since the beginning of August.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for second time in four games Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Dubon will hit the bench for the second time in four games and could be transitioning back into more of a part-time role after he had been a near-everyday player for Houston since about mid-May. The last two of his starts have come in center field, but Jake Meyers (calf) will likely see the bulk of the opportunities at that position once he returns from the injured list, perhaps as soon as this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve's homer and Garcia's strong return power the Astros past the Angels, 8-3

Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and an RBI single and Ramón Urías also went deep to back up a strong start from Luis Garcia and lead the Houston Astros to an 8-3 win over the Los A...

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Exiting lineup Sunday Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact The versatile Dubon will hit the bench after starting 11 straight games across three different positions. His last two starts came in center field, where he could end up seeing the bulk of his playing time until Jake Meyers (calf) is ready to return from the injured list.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker homers twice to lead Astros over Rockies 4-3

Christian Walker homered twice, capped by a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Slugs seventh homer Dubon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Tigers.

Impact Dubon has started five of the last six games and showcased his versatility, playing first base, second base, shortstop and left field. He hadn't produced much offensively prior to Wednesday's home run, going only 2-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored. Dubon changed his fortunes with a two-run blast in the fourth inning, his seventh of the season.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE