Mauricio Dubón
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 25 2025Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dating back to June 15, Dubon has slashed .323/.382/.806 with four home runs and three walks over a stretch of nine games, but he may not be locked into an everyday role just yet. He'll take a seat Wednesday for the second time in four games, with his absence from the lineup opening up left field for Taylor Trammell while Jose Altuve covers the keystone.
Jun 22 2025Dubon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a two-run home run during Sunday's 8-7 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon notched his third and fourth home runs in his last five games, bringing his season total up to five long balls. The performance marked Dubon's second-career multi-homer game, with his first coming back in 2023. On the year, Dubon is slashing .255/.297/.421 with 19 runs scored and 18 RBI over 156 plate appearances.
Jun 17 2025Dubon went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, two walks and three total runs scored in Tuesday's 13-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon was in the lineup for the fifth game in a row, though he's started at three different positions (second base, third base and left field) in that span. Nonetheless, it looks like Dubon will be the primary beneficiary of Jacob Melton (ankle) being sidelined for four weeks after an ankle sprain sustained Friday. Melton's promotion at the start of June had pushed Dubon into more of a reserve role. For the season, Dubon is at a .252/.294/.362 slash line with two homers, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored, eight doubles and two stolen bases across 137 plate appearances. There should be room for him in the lineup as long as his bat is warm.
Jun 4 2025Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon seemed to have settled in as the Astros' primary option at second base to close out May, but the promotion of outfielder Jacob Melton over the weekend appears to have indirectly cost Dubon his spot in the team's everyday lineup. With the Astros having thus far opened up regular role for Melton in the outfield, Jose Altuve has moved to second base for three of his past four games, resulting in Dubon hitting the bench for three of those contests.
May 28 2025Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will get the afternoon off Wednesday after making six consecutive starts. In his place, Brendan Rodgers will fill in at second base and bat ninth.
May 25 2025Dubon will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will make his fifth straight start Sunday, three at second base and one apiece at third base and in left field. He's gone 6-for-13 with a home run and a walk in the prior four contests, and as long as he's swinging a hot bat, Dubon looks like he'll be prioritized ahead of Brendan Rodgers and Zach Dezenzo for a spot in Houston's lineup.
May 21 2025Dubon went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon started for only the seventh time across 19 games in May and managed his first home run of the season Wednesday. He's gone 8-for-23 on the month but is still losing out on playing time to Jose Altuve and Brendan Rodgers.
May 3 2025Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday will mark the third consecutive absence from the lineup for Dubon while Brendan Rodgers starts at second base. Dubon had started three of the Astros' previous four games leading up to Rodgers' stretch of starts, and it seems the two players have fallen into a timeshare at the keystone.
Apr 30 2025Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brendan Rodgers will get the nod at second base Wednesday, but Dubon may have inched ahead of him on the depth chart. Dubon has started at the keystone in four of the last seven games, with Rodgers drawing two starts and Jose Altuve getting one during that stretch. Though the playing time has been tilting in his favor of late, Dubon still has some work to do before solidifying himself as an everyday player; he's slashing just .209/.261/.256 over 47 plate appearances on the season.
Apr 16 2025Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Brendan Rodgers (hip) making his return to the lineup Wednesday, Dubon will shift back into a utility role. Dubon had started at second base in each of the previous three games while Rodgers was out, going 3-for-8 with a double, two walks, two runs, an RBI and two stolen bases.
Apr 13 2025Dubon went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon started for the second time in the last three games at second base with Brendan Rogers (hip) sidelined. Rodgers doesn't appear to be battling a serious injury, so Dubon could return to a bench role as soon as Monday against the Cardinals.
Apr 2 2025Dubon has started only two of six games to begin the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon was in contention to be Houston's primary second baseman with Jose Altuve shifting to left field. However, Brendan Rodgers has instead served in that role, while Dubon has started only once at the keystone and once in left field. His role could change as the season progresses, but Dubon looks to be stuck in his typical utility role for the time being.
Mar 28 2025Dubon is not in the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Mets, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All signs had pointed to Dubon opening the season as the Astros' starting second baseman, but he's now been on the bench in favor of Brendan Rodgers for each of the first two games. Dubon should still play plenty in a utility role, but it's clear that Rodgers is higher than him in the second base pecking order right now.
Mar 5 2025Dubon is expected to serve as the Astros' starting second baseman to begin the 2025 season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros appear serious about playing Jose Altuve in left field, leaving a void at second base. Dubon remains best positioned to take advantage of that, though he has struggled significantly in spring training by failing to pick up a hit in 12 at-bats while striking out four times. McTaggart also noted Brendan Rodgers, Luis Guillorme and Zack Short as potential depth options at second base.
Feb 20 2025Dubon is an option to start at second base if Jose Altuve plays in left field, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros have been coy about their plans for Altuve, though Rome notes that he has only observed Altuve in the outfield early in spring training. Given that, current signs point to him getting at least some time in left field during the regular season, with the goal of Yordan Alvarez being the full-time designated hitter. In turn, playing time will open at second base, with Dubon and Brendan Rodgers seemingly the top candidates to fill the spot. Dubon has served as a utility player for Houston across the last two seasons and would be a candidate to post double-digit homers and steals with more regular at-bats.
Jan 9 2025The Astros and Dubon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5 million contract Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Dubon's third of four arbitration-eligible years. The utility player slashed .269/.296/.361 with four homers in 137 games with the Astros in 2024. He underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb in October but will be ready to roll for spring training.
Oct 9 2024Dubon will undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rome reveals that Dubon suffered the injury back on Sept. 6 but elected to delay surgery until the offseason. The rehab is expected to take 6-to-8 weeks, so the utility player should be ready to go for the start of spring training. Dubon is slated for salary arbitration for a third year this offseason after slashing .269/.296/.361 with four home runs and three stolen bases over 137 contests.
Sep 22 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will head to the bench for the first time since Sept. 10, ending a stretch of 11 consecutive starts during which he batted .316 with six RBI. Though his ability to fill in at multiple spots in the infield and outfield has allowed Dubon to gain traction in the lineup lately, he'll likely be limited to a short-side platoon role heading into the final week of the regular season.
Sep 18 2024Dubon will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon doesn't have a clear path to a spot at any one position, but his versatility and hot bat will allow him to stick in the lineup for an eighth consecutive game. He's produced an impressive .382/.400/.412 battling line over 14 games so far in September, though Dubon hasn't supplemented it with many counting stats (zero home runs, zero steals, five RBI and four runs).
Sep 11 2024Dubon (thumb) will start in left field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will be making his first start since he injured his left thumb in a game last Friday, though he did appear off the bench a couple times since then. Jake Meyers and Ben Gamel will join Dubon in the Houston outfield Wednesday.
Sep 8 2024Dubon (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon remains day-to-day due to the jammed left thumb, which he sustained in Friday's 8-0 win in the series opener. According to MLB.com, manager Joe Espada said he hopes to avoid using Dubon off the bench Sunday, noting that consecutive days out of the lineup coupled with a team off day Monday should provide sufficient time for the utility player to heal up from the injury heading into Tuesday's series opener versus the Athletics. Though Dubon has taken on a near-everyday role since the beginning of August while moving between multiple positions, his playing time could become more inconsistent following the recent return of Kyle Tucker from the injured list.
Sep 7 2024Dubon (thumb) isn't in the Astros' lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon was taken out of Friday's game early due to a jammed left thumb, and while the injury is considered minor, the Astros will hold him out of Saturday's contest just to be safe.
Sep 6 2024Dubon jammed his left thumb in Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon hurt his thumb sliding into first base late in the game and was removed. He had X-rays after the contest that came back clean, and he told reporters that he will be fine. Dubon may be unavailable Saturday, but a stint on the injured list seems unlikely.
Aug 27 2024Dubon (shoulder) is starting in left field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Phillies, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon sat out Monday's contest after he suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's series finale versus Baltimore, but he's back in action after missing just one game. The 30-year-old hasn't found much success at the plate in August with a .175/.232/.222 slash line through 21 games.
Aug 26 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies after he collided with the outfield wall in the bottom of the seventh inning of Sunday's 6-3 win over the Orioles and sustained an apparent shoulder or rib injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While playing left field Sunday, Dubon was in a full sprint while tracking down Ramon Urias' deep fly before his left side made full contact with the outfield wall, sending him tumbling to the ground. Dubon secured the catch on a backhanded grab for the final out of the inning, but he remained down on the field for a few moments until he was able to walk to the dugout under his own power. The Astros then lifted Dubon for a pinch hitter in the top of the eighth inning, with the 30-year-old admitting after the contest that he got the air knocked out of him in the collision and was feeling stiff from his neck down to his shoulder, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. On a positive note, Dubon said follow-up tests revealed no major concern, so the Astros are seemingly viewing him as day-to-day. Dubon will see his streak of 12 consecutive starts come to an end Monday while he gets at least one game off to heal up.
Aug 25 2024Dubon (undisclosed) was forced to exit Sunday's 6-3 win over the Orioles in eighth inning, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon made a rather impressive running catch in left field, crashing into the wall for the final out of the bottom of the seventh inning. The 30-year-old was subsequently removed from the game, but manager Joe Espada said following the contest that Dubon escaped without suffering a serious injury. The Astros will begin a three-game series on the road against the Phillies on Monday and Dubon can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Aug 14 2024Dubon went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon entered the contest just 2-for-27 over his first 10 games in August. His hit -- which was the Astros' second of the game -- plated the initial runner in the 10th inning. For the season, Dubon is slashing .253/.282/.363 with four home runs, three steals, 35 RBI and 38 runs scored over 307 plate appearances. His versatility, along with Houston's lack of left-handed-hitting outfielders, has helped to keep Dubon in the lineup more often than not despite his recent slump.
Aug 12 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will head back to the bench after he had picked up starts in three of the past four games. The Astros have a couple openings in their everyday lineup, but Dubon hasn't yet done enough to fully gain traction in a regular starting role. Since the All-Star break, Dubon is slashing just .122/.163/.268 while striking out at a 25 percent clip.
Aug 10 2024Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Red Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Friday's series opener, Dubon will take a seat Saturday while Yordan Alvarez, Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick start across the outfield.
Aug 6 2024Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will get a chance to regroup Tuesday after going hitless in 11 at-bats across his last four games. Yordan Alvarez will fill the open spot in Houston's outfield, allowing Zach Dezenzo to serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.
Aug 4 2024Dubon will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will start for the fourth time in five contests and for the third game in a row. The 30-year-old is slashing just .125/.125/.333 since the All-Star break, so despite the recent uptick in playing time, he's far from secure as an everyday player.
Jul 31 2024Dubon hit a two-run home run as a pinch hitter in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon hit for Jon Singleton in the sixth inning and took Pirates reliever Colin Holderman deep to give the Astros their first lead of the game. It proved to be the difference Wednesday. Dubon had a rough July in a part-time role, going 9-for-51 (.176) with four RBI and a 2:16 BB:K over 19 contests. The utility man is slashing .270/.294/.390 with four homers, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored, two stolen bases and 19 doubles over 274 plate appearances this year.
Jul 29 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has now hit the bench for three consecutive matchups with right-handed pitchers, likely signaling that his time as a regular player in the Houston outfield is over. Barring any further additions to the outfield ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, the Astros will likely rely on a committee of Dubon, Chas McCormick, Trey Cabbage, Joey Loperfido and Yordan Alvarez to pick up starts at the two corner-outfield spots until Kyle Tucker (shin) returns from the injured list to fill one of those spots.
Jul 28 2024Dubon is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will sit for the series finale after going 0-for-2 in Saturday's 7-6 win over Los Angeles. Yordan Alvarez, Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido will start in the outfield Sunday.
Jul 26 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has merely one hit in his last 20 at-bats and will take a seat for the fourth time in seven games. Joey Loperfido, Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick fill the outfield from left to right.
Jul 23 2024Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon did not play in consecutive games Friday and Saturday amidst an 0-for-10 slump before going 1-for-6 over the subsequent pair of contests. The outfielder will get the day off again Tuesday with Yordan Alvarez starting in left field and Yainer Diaz slotting as the designated hitter. Victor Caratini enters the lineup in Dubon's stead as the No. 8 hitter and draws a start at catcher.
Jul 20 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chroniclereports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon entered the All-Star break hitless in his last 10-at bats and has been on the bench in back-to-back games to open up the second half of the season. Once again, Joey Loperfido, Jake Meyers and Trey Cabbage will fill the outfield from left to right.
Jul 19 2024Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup for Friday's game against Seattle, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After ending the first half of the season on an 0-for-10 streak, Dubon will take a seat for Houston's first game out of the All-Star break. While he rests, Joey Loperfido, Jake Meyers and Trey Cabbage will start across the Astros' outfield.
Jul 13 2024Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against Texas, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon went 0-for-3 with a walk and scored two runs during a win in Friday's series opener, and he'll step aside Saturday as Chas McCormick starts in left field while batting ninth.
Jul 11 2024Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Thursday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will catch a breather Thursday after going 1-for-6 with a walk through the first two games of the series. Joey Loperfido, Jake Meyers and Trey Cabbage will start across the outfield from left to right while Dubon sits.
Jul 5 2024Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will get a breather Friday after going 2-for-4 with an RBI during Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. Yordan Alvarez will take over in left field, moving Yainer Diaz into the DH spot while Cesar Salazar starts behind the plate.
Jul 2 2024Dubon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has been an everyday player over the last few weeks while seeing action at multiple positions, but he will begin this one on the bench. Yordan Alvarez and Joey Loperfido will occupy the corner outfield spots and Jon Singleton will handle first base.
Jun 26 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 14 2024Dubon went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Friday's victory over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon popped a 371-foot blast of Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning for his third homer of the season. The Houston utility man drew the start at first base -- his third this season -- after the Astros released Jose Abreu earlier in the day. Abreu's departure should cement Dubon into consistent playing time. Overall, the 29-year-old sports a .301/.327/.404 slash line in 165 plate appearances with 21 runs scored and 23 RBI.
Jun 12 2024Dubon will start in center field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Giants, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will be making his fifth consecutive start in the outfield, though he'll be occupying center Wednesday after his previous four starts came in left field. Jake Meyers appears to be receiving a routine off day Wednesday, but Dubon looks to have emerged as the Astros' preferred option in left over the struggling Chas McCormick, who is on the bench for the second day in a row after slashing .152/.152/.242 in 13 games since coming off the injured list. Dubon, meanwhile, is carrying a six-game hit streak into Wednesday's contest that has brought his batting average up to .303 for the season.
Jun 2 2024Dubon will start at second base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jose Altuve getting a breather for the series finale, Dubon will pick up a start out of the middle infield. Though the Astros continue to view Dubon as a utility player, he's stuck in the lineup for four straight games while making starts in left field, right field and at shortstop in addition to the keystone.
May 25 2024Dubon is starting at first base and batting ninth for Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw JP Sears taking the mound for Oakland on Saturday, the righty-hitting Dubon will start while Jon Singleton begins the game in the dugout. Over 39 games this season, Dubon is slashing .311/.330/.443 with two home runs and 20 RBI across 112 plate appearances.
May 20 2024Dubon went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Monday's 9-7 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 13 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After rapping out a season-high four hits in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Tigers, Dubon will retreat to the bench as the Astros open a four-game set with the Athletics. Dubon had started in four of the past five games, but he's still seemingly viewed as a utility player for Houston and hasn't yet seized hold of an everyday spot in the lineup.
May 5 2024Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon is on the bench for a second straight game and seems to have moved into a part-time role after he had drawn starts in the outfield in each of the first three games of May. The Astros have a regular opening in left field with Chas McCormick (hamstring) moving to the injured list, but rookie Joey Loperfido looks to have an edge on the gig, leaving Dubon to vie with Jake Meyers and Trey Cabbage for playing time at the other outfield spot while Kyle Tucker is locked in as the everyday right fielder.
May 4 2024Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Saturday against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon went 0-for-3 with a sac fly during Friday's series opener, and he'll now get a day off for Saturday's contest. His absence will move Joey Loperfido into center field while Jon Singleton starts at first base.
Apr 19 2024Dubon went 3-for-4 with an RBI on Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon started in center field and hit ninth, which marked his ninth start in the last 11 games. In that span, he's gone 13-for-36 with a home run, nine RBI and a stolen base. Dubon has primarily cut into Jake Meyers' playing time, and that could continue so long as he remains hot at the plate.
Apr 18 2024Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in center field and batting seventh, Dubon took Jesse Chavez deep in the sixth inning to give the Astros a 4-2 lead that the bullpen couldn't protect. The 29-year-old utility player has hit safely in four straight games and six of the last seven as he pushes Jake Meyers for playing time in center. On the season Dubon is batting .279 (12-for-43) with one homer, one steal, four runs and 10 RBI.
Apr 11 2024Dubon went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon was in the lineup for the third time in the last four games, two of which have come in center field in the place of Jake Meyers. The former has picked up a total of 13 plate appearances in that span, collecting four hits and a double with two runs scored and an RBI. Meyers is likely to return to a more regular role, but Dubon is a capable replacement if he continues to be called upon.
Apr 9 2024Dubon went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 10-5 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old is capable of playing every defensive position except catcher, and it is that ability that has gotten him into games this season for the Astros. Dubon has started only two games through Houston's first nine contests, but he has entered multiple times as a defensive replacement all over the field. If any Astro were to go down with an injury and miss significant time, Dubon is more than likely to be the man to replace him.
Mar 14 2024Dubon is a lock to make the Astros' Opening Day roster thanks to his defensive versatility, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon logged a career-high 492 plate appearances in 2023 and posted a passable .720 OPS with 10 homers and seven stolen bases. He'll enter the 2024 season as a bench bat, but he would likely step into a more significant role should any of the Astros' regular starters be forced to miss time thanks to his ability to play any defensive position except catcher.
Feb 6 2024Dubon will make $3.5 million in 2024 after winning his arbitration hearing with the Astros on Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston had offered $3 million. Dubon earned the substantial salary bump after slashing .278/.309/.411 with 10 home runs and seven stolen bases over 132 games for the Astros in 2023. He played seven different positions last year and is in line for a super-utility role again in 2024.
Oct 19 2023Dubon is batting second Thursday in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 18 2023Dubon is starting in center field and batting seventh Wednesday in Game 3 of the ALCS at Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chas McCormick will ride the pine as the Astros look to win their first game of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series. This is the third start of the 2023 postseason for Dubon, who has gone 3-for-8 with three singles at the dish.
Oct 15 2023Dubon is starting in center field and batting seventh in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 11 2023Dubon is out of the lineup Wednesday for ALDS Game 4 versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Oct 10 2023Dubon will start in center field and bat seventh in Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday at Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 27 2023Dubon went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 4 2023Dubon went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Monday's victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 30 2023Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 28 2023Dubon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick and Dubon are all sharing the starts in center field at the moment, and it will be McCormick who gets the nod Monday.
Aug 26 2023Dubon will sit Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 25 2023Dubon is not in the lineup Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 23 2023Dubon is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 21 2023Dubon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 20 2023Dubon will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 19 2023Dubon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 15 2023Dubon went 1-for-4 with a run scored Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 2 2023Dubon is starting at second base and batting leadoff Wednesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 26 2023Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 23 2023Dubon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 22 2023Dubon is getting the day off Saturday against the Athletics, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 15 2023Dubon went 3-for-6 with one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 13-12 extra-inning loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 9 2023Dubon will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 24 2023Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon is having a banner year, as he's now close to passing his career high of five homers in a season, as Friday's blast was his fourth. The infielder's .291 batting average would also be a career high if the season ended after Friday. The former Giant looks to be coming into his own, and he is a respectable fantasy option going forward.
Jun 20 2023Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 19 2023Dubon is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Mets, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 17 2023Dubon will be on the bench Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 16 2023Dubon is batting leadoff Friday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 15 2023Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Thursday against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 14 2023Dubon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon got the Astros on the board in the fifth, leading off the inning with a solo blast to left. He now has two home runs 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.
Jun 11 2023Dubon went 2-for-5 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases against Cleveland in a 6-4 win Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston was a perfect 6-for-6 on stolen-base attempts in the victory, with Dubon nabbing a pair out of the 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.
Jun 10 2023Dubon went 2-for-7 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Friday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 9 2023Dubon is starting in left field and batting leadoff Friday in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 8 2023Dubon went 0-for-4 with a run scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 foreseeable future, though his defensive versatility could help him pick up additional playing time.
Jun 7 2023Dubon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 4 2023Dubon went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 3 2023Dubon is starting at second base and batting leadoff Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 23 2023Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored Monday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has started only one of Houston's last five games due to the return of Jose Altuve. However, Altuve received a rest day Monday, giving Dubon the chance to man second base and bat lead off. He took advantage by popping a leadoff home run 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 17 2023Dubon is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has been red hot with the bat as of late, but he'll put his eight-game hitting streak on hold while he rests in the series finale with the Cubs. David Hensley will step in for Dubon as the Astros' starting second baseman.
May 12 2023Dubon (hamstring) is starting Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. Through eight games in May, he's hit .242 (8-for-33) with one steal, two RBI, four runs and seven strikeouts.
May 10 2023Dubon (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon left Tuesday's 3-1 win with left hamstring discomfort and was scheduled to be re-evaluated earlier Wednesday, but the Astros haven't provided an update on his status, according to Rome. With the Astros having thus far avoided making a roster move, Dubon can be considered day-to-day heading into Friday's series opener versus the White Sox. David Hensley will spell Dubon at second base Wednesday.
May 9 2023Dubon left Tuesday's game against the Angels with left hamstring discomfort, Greg Rajan of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 2 2023Dubon went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 30 2023Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 5 2023Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 31 2023Dubon went 0-for-3 Thursday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Mar 19 2023Dubon 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 Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jan 13 2023Dubon agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Astros on Friday to avoid arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 28 2022Dubon will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 21 2022Dubon went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 19 2022Dubon was diagnosed with left elbow discomfort after leaving Friday's game against Atlanta, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 16 2022Dubon went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 31 2022Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 16 2022Dubon went 1-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 10 2022Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2022Dubon went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Sunday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 25 2022Dubon is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 22 2022Dubon went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI on Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 19 2022Dubon went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon's fifth-inning blast ultimately gave the Astros just enough offense for the win. The utility man has gone 5-for-18 (.278) in June. He's in line for extra playing time as long as Jeremy Pena (thumb) and Aledmys Diaz (shoulder) are sidelined. Dubon is slashing .232/.258/.378 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base in 38 contests between the Astros and the Giants this season.
Jun 14 2022Dubon went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Monday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon drew a start in center field with lefty Taylor Hearn on the mound. He did all of his damage in the second inning, when he singled in a run, stole second base and then came around to score. Dubon hasn't earned consistent playing time since joining the Astros, though he has started five out of eight games against left-handers with his new club. He hasn't done much to make the case for a larger role, as he's maintained a 59 wRC+ and .246 wOBA across 85 plate appearances on the season.
May 14 2022Dubon was traded from the Giants to the Astros on Saturday in exchange for catcher Michael Papierski. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old made the Giants' Opening Day roster in 2022, but he saw sporadic playing time as a utility player. Now that Evan Longoria and Wilmer Flores have returned to action, Dubon will head to Houston, where he'll likely continue serving as a utility option. Dubon is hitting .239 with two homers, 10 runs and eight RBI in 2022.
May 11 2022Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon picked up starts at four different positions (shortstop, second base, third base and center field) over the past four games and was the Giants' top hitter during that stretch, going 7-for-16 with a walk, two home runs, seven runs and five RBI. Though he's finally producing after slashing .138/.133/.172 in his 15 games prior to the offensive eruption, it's likely too late for Dubon to make a serious run at an everyday role. The Giants welcomed back Evan Longoria (finger) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and should also have Wilmer Flores (back) available within the next few days. Expect Dubon to serve as a utility man moving forward, with his opportunities likely to dry up even more once his bat cools down.
May 10 2022Dubon went 3-for-4 with a home run, two total runs and three total RBI in Monday's 8-5 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon plated the first run for the Giants with a sacrifice fly in the first inning, and he followed that with a two-run shot to center field in the third. The utility man collected two more hits along the way to finish with his first three-hit performance of the campaign. Dubon is batting just .244 on the season but has heated up of late, going 6-for-12 with a pair of homers and five RBI over his past three games.
May 8 2022Dubon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and four total runs in Saturday's 13-7 victory against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon made an early impact with a second-inning two-run homer that gave San Francisco a three-run lead. He had already scored in the first frame after reaching base on an infield single. The long ball was the first of the campaign for Dubon, who has mostly struggled this season to the the tune of a .182/.200/.303 slash line across 35 plate appearances.
May 4 2022Dubon has gone 1-for-14 in his last nine games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has already been contained to a part-time role even with injuries piling up in the Giants' outfield. With Mike Yastrzemski (illness) and Joc Pederson (groin) nearing returns, Dubon's path to playing time is likely to narrow even more. For the season, the utility man has a .143/.138/.179 slash line with three RBI, three runs scored and a double in 29 plate appearances.
Apr 10 2022Dubon went 1-for-3 with a double, a run and an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon didn't start in either of the first two games of the regular season, but he joined the lineup for Sunday's series finale. The 27-year-old figures to play a utility role for the Giants while Tommy La Stella (Achilles) and Evan Longoria (finger) are sidelined, but it's possible that he'll lose his spot on the major-league roster once the two infielders are able to return.
Mar 16 2022Dubon is expected to compete for a bench role in spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon played in 74 games at the major-league level last season, posting a .240/.278/.377 slash line with five home runs and 22 RBI. He's a natural middle infielder, but has also seen time at center field. Both Dubon and Thairo Estrada are out of options, so winning a utility role out of camp will be key for each of them to staying in the Giants' organization. It's unlikely either of them will be able to supplant more veteran players like Tommy La Stella (Achilles), Brandon Crawford or Evan Longoria for a regular role in the infield.
Sep 13 2021Dubon was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon spent nine days on the roster in his last major-league stint, going 5-for-14 at the plate. He'll make way for Jose Quintana, who returns from the paternity list in a corresponding move.
Sep 6 2021Dubon went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 10-5 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Yastrzemski (illness) was scratched from the lineup and Dubon slotted into the No. 7 spot in the order. The 27-year-old delivered arguably his best game of the season on short notice, which included a two-run single in the sixth inning for San Francisco's last runs. He's slashing .241/.280/.382 with five home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through 182 plate appearances. With center field a sudden point of weakness for the Giants, Dubon and Steven Duggar could both see short-term increases in playing time.
Sep 4 2021Dubon was recalled by the Giants on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has had a busy few days. He was recalled Thursday, optioned Friday and now recalled again Saturday. This time, he'll take the place of Alex Dickerson, who landed on the injured list with a strained hamstring. Dubon will head straight into the starting lineup, batting eighth and playing shortstop in a key divisional matchup against the Dodgers.
Sep 3 2021Dubon was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon was recalled Thursday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the win over the Brewers, but he'll head back to the minors after Evan Longoria (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. The 27-year-old has hit .333 with 29 home runs, 22 RBI and nine stolen bases in 46 games in the minors this year.
Sep 2 2021Dubon was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has been with the minor-league club since late June, and he slashed .333/.415/.463 with three homers, 29 runs, 22 RBI and nine stolen bases across 46 games at Triple-A Sacramento. However, he'll rejoin the Giants as a utility man after Wilmer Flores (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Jun 29 2021The Giants optioned Dubon to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has had a tough season offensively, getting on base at a .272 clip in a backup role at a number of positions. Perhaps some time at Triple-A will allow him to recapture his 2019-2020 bat, as he hit .274 in both of those two seasons with a .337 OBP in 2020. Thairo Estrada was recalled in a corresponding move to fill Dubon's roster spot.
Jun 22 2021Dubon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-0 victory over the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Giants put up four runs in the first inning, Dubon added to the tally with a solo homer to center field in the second. The long ball was his first in June after he went deep each of the final two games in May. Dubon has been receiving limited playing time of late -- this was his first start since June 17.
Jun 17 2021Dubon went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering Thursday, Dubon was just 2-for-18 (.111) across 10 games in June. He knocked an RBI single in the second inning and added an RBI double in the fourth. The 26-year-old utilityman is still slashing only .234/.272/.369 with four home runs, 19 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases through 151 plate appearances. Dubon's recent playing time has mostly come when Brandon Crawford needs a day off.
Jun 4 2021Dubon went 0-for-1 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon replaced Wilmer Flores (hamstring) at third base in the sixth inning. In the seventh, Dubon reached on a fielder's choice. He then stole second and advanced to third on an error before coming around to score on a Donovan Solano sacrifice fly. Dubon is slashing .236/.273/.374 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 12 runs scored and two steals across 132 plate appearances. His defensive versatility will allow him to continue seeing semi-regular playing time.
May 31 2021Dubon went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon entered the game in the sixth inning after Evan Longoria (side) exited. In the bottom of the sixth, Dubon extended San Francisco's lead to 4-1 with his solo shot, which was his second homer in as many games. The utilityman is slashing .244/.281/.387 with four homers, 17 RBI, 11 runs scored and a stolen base through 48 contests this year. If Longoria is forced to miss time, one of Dubon, Wilmer Flores or Donovan Solano would likely handle third base in a near-everyday role.
May 30 2021Dubon went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon went deep in the first inning off Clayton Kershaw for his third home run of the season. The 26-year-old has only 11 long balls in his short career. He is slashing just .239/.278/.359 with a .637 OPS, which is much lower than his .274 batting average and .731 OPS over his first two seasons. Before Saturday's game, he went 0-14 without reaching base safely in six games.
May 19 2021Dubon went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon has been one of the most consistent hitters for the Giants over the last few weeks, as he extended his hitting streak to five games and has hit safely in all but one of his last 10 contests. He's hitting .333 with two homers, four RBI and five runs scored in 42 at-bats this month.
May 17 2021Dubon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 6-3 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old went deep off Cincinnati reliever Carson Fulmer in the sixth inning. Dubon doesn't have an everyday job, but he's hit safely in seven of his last eight games, going 9-for-20 (.450) in that span. He's come off the bench in four of those contests. The infielder has a .241/.289/.361 slash line with two homers, 10 RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base through 90 plate appearances.
May 1 2021Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon put the Giants on the board in the fifth inning with a solo shot to left field off Blake Snell. The homer was Dubon's first of the campaign and accounted for his seventh RBI. He is slashing a meager .192/.232/.308 overall this season but has picked it up of late, batting .333 (7-for-21) with six RBI over his past seven games.
Apr 27 2021Dubon went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and four RBI in Monday's 12-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of Dubon's damage came from a bases-clearing double off the wall in center field to put the Giants up 9-0 and wrap up a five-run second inning. The 26-year-old has caught fire the last two games with three hits and five RBI but is still slashing a measly .190/.239/.262 on the year. He should continue to see ample playing time so long as Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) and Donovan Solano (calf) remain sidelined.
Apr 25 2021Dubon will start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday against the Marlins, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll benefit from the absence of Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) and cover shortstop for the second game in a row and the third time in four games. Unless the Giants place Crawford on the injured list, however, Dubon should soon move back into a utility role.
Apr 6 2021Dubon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon is 2-for-10 through three games and will take a seat with Yu Darvish on the mound for the Friars. Austin Slater will start in center field Tuesday for the Giants, batting eighth.
Apr 3 2021Dubon is not starting Saturday against Seattle, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon started the first two games of the season in center field, going 1-for-6 at the plate. Austin Slater will slide to center Saturday, with Alex Dickerson making his first start of the year in left.
Mar 13 2021Dubon is 4-for-11 with three runs, three RBI, seven walks and one stolen base through seven games in spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old had an 8.7 percent walk rate in 52 games last season, so his increased patience in spring training is a welcome sight. Dubon began last season working in a utility role before settling into center field, and he's on track to open 2021 as San Francisco's starter in the middle outfield. He had a .274/.337/.389 slash line with four homers, 19 RBI and two stolen bases for the Giants in 2020.
Sep 24 2020Dubon went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Wednesday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon launched a three-run blast against Yency Almonte in the fifth inning to give the Giants the lead. The long ball was the third of the year for the 26-year-old, who is averaging .286 across 49 games.
Sep 9 2020Dubon went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon went deep for the second time this season in the bottom of the fourth inning, tying the score at 4-4. Dubon struggled to gain consistent playing time earlier this season but seems to have settled as an everyday player of late. He is hitting .314 with a .873 OPS, four extra-base hits and seven RBI over his last 10 games.
Sep 7 2020Dubon will start in center field and will bat ninth Monday against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a slow start to begin his first full season in San Francisco that briefly resulted in him moving into a part-time role, Dubon has seemingly re-emerged as an everyday player. He'll be making his eighth consecutive start in center field Monday after going 9-for-26 with two doubles, a triple, four RBI and two runs over the past seven contests. The 26-year-old may be worth a pickup in deeper mixed leagues for fantasy managers looking for aid in batting average and stolen bases.
Aug 28 2020Dubon is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon is out of the lineup for the third straight contest as he has a .627 OPS and two steals in 79 plate appearances. Mike Yastrzemski shifts to center field Friday, while Joey Rickard starts in right.
Aug 27 2020Dubon is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite southpaw Caleb Ferguson pitching for Los Angeles, Dubon is now absent from both game's starting lineups.
Aug 26 2020Dubon is not starting Wednesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon is hitting .264/.308/.319 with a homer and two stolen bases across 28 games this season. Mike Yastrzemski is covering center field in this one.
Aug 23 2020Dubon is not in the lineup Sunday against Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest against the Diamondbacks. Steven Duggar receives another start in center field for San Francisco.
Aug 22 2020Dubon is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will head to the bench Saturday night in favor of lefty Steven Duggar who is 2-for-19 with eight strikeouts and just two RBI in eight appearances. Dubon should still remain the main option in center field, as his retreat to the bench is merely just for matchup purposes.
Aug 19 2020Dubon is not starting Wednesday against the Angels, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will sit for a second straight game as the Giants go with an outfield consisting of Darin Ruf, Mike Yastrzemski and Hunter Pence from left to right. Through 22 games this season, Dubon is slashing .267/.286/.333 with one home run and two steals.
Aug 18 2020Dubon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon's ability to play both middle infield spots as well as center field has kept him in the lineup on a regular basis even without a dedicated position. He's started a total of 17 games in the Giants' first 25 contests, but no more than seven at any one position. Donovan Solano and Brandon Crawford will be the middle infielders Tuesday, with Steven Duggar starting in center.
Aug 16 2020Dubon will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will be making his sixth straight start, this time getting a look in the outfield after his prior five assignments came at either second base or shortstop. Two of the starts came while top second baseman Donovan Solano was sidelined with an abdominal injury, and Dubon started at shortstop over Brandon Crawford in the past two games while the Giants faced left-handed pitchers. At this stage, Dubon still looks like a short-side platoon player when the Giants are at full strength, though his versatility should at least earn him part-time work versus right-handed pitching.
Aug 9 2020Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon cracked the lineup in each of the team's last three games, but since the Giants faced left-handed starters in all of those contests, the 26-year-old looks to be stuck in a short-side platoon role. As one of the younger players on the 30-man roster, Dubon should see his playing time increase as the season wears on, assuming the 7-9 Giants fade from the playoff picture.
Aug 6 2020Dubon went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon didn't strike until late in the game, clubbing his home run in the seventh inning end Kyle Freeland's outing on a sour note. It was his first home run of the campaign. He added a base knock in the final frame to record his third multi-hit effort of the season. Through 30 plate appearances, Dubon has managed a .276/.300/.414 line, though he has struck out nine times and walked only once.
Aug 2 2020Dubon is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Rangers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon started the first five games of the season, but he'll now be on the bench for the fourth time in the past five games. Donovan Solano will start again at the keystone Sunday for the Giants.
Aug 1 2020Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon provided a nice boost to the Giants' offense with a multi-hit performance Friday, but he'll take a seat Saturday for the third time in the past four games. Donovan Solano is starting at second base and batting third.
Jul 31 2020Dubon went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon made an impact from the No. 9 spot in the batting order, providing an insurance run when he scored catcher Chadwick Tromp with a single in the sixth inning. Dubon has hit .238/.273/.286 with two RBI and three runs scored in seven games. The 26-year-old will likely see the short-side role in a shortstop platoon with Brandon Crawford. Dubon can also get time at second base and center field.
Jul 30 2020Dubon isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon didn't play in Wednesday's contest, and he'll sit once again Thursday. Donovan Solano, will take his place at second base and bat third in the series finale against San Diego.
Jul 29 2020Dubon is not starting Wednesday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will give way to Wilmer Flores at second base after starting the first five games of the season for the Giants. He is 3-for-17 with a double and six strikeouts so far this season.
Mar 10 2020Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday that he anticipates Dubon seeing extensive action in center field this season, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. "I can really, legitimately see him playing center field quite a bit," Kapler said. "I think earlier in camp I was saying we're going to take more of a wait-and-see approach. I think at this point he has demonstrated he can play center field, he can play shortstop for us." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants still seemingly view Dubon as a second baseman first and foremost, as he's spent the majority of his innings at that position so far this spring. The comfort Kapler has in deploying Dubon in center field and at shortstop should help keep the 25-year-old's playing time relatively secure if the Giants elect to open up more regular starts for Wilmer Flores at the keystone when San Francisco faces left-handed pitching. Additionally, Kapler said he wants to get Dubon some more reps at third base, but he'll merely be a backup option at that spot with Evan Longoria entrenched as an everyday player.
Feb 26 2020Dubon played in center field for five innings during Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon seems set to begin the season at San Francisco's top option at second base, but the team also wants to test his versatility to potentially operate as a super-utility player. The 25-year-old showcased himself well during his first major-league action last season with a .274/.306/.434 slash line in 111 plate appearances, and he should receive plenty of opportunities in 2020, whether at the keystone or elsewhere in the field.
Sep 27 2019Dubon (chest) led off and went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a pair of runs scored in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants underwent a youth movement Thursday, surrounding Evan Longoria and Kevin Pillar with a bunch of younger options, opening the door for Dubon to lead off. The 25-year-old did not disappoint in the elevated role, and he has performed well in his first season as a pro (.280/.316/.462 with four homers and three steals through 27 games). The start also confirms that the minor chest injury Dubon suffered Wednesday is not a concern as we head into the final series of the regular season.
Sep 26 2019Dubon appeared to suffer an injury in Wednesday's contest against the Rockies, but he just had the wind knocked out of him and stayed in the game, Hank Schulman of The San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was an initial scare that Dubon took a shot from Tony Wolters' knee to the head/neck area, but he ended up absorbing the blow with his chest and simply had the wind knocked out of him. The rookie second baseman was able to stay in the game and finished with two hits in three at-bats. Perhaps manager Bruce Bochy will give Dubon the day off with an early start for Thursday's series-finale against the Rockies.
Sep 23 2019Dubon led off and went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon played the role of leadoff hitter well, singling off of Dallas Keuchel to begin the sixth frame, nabbing his third steal of the season, then coming around to score on an Evan Longoria to get the Giants on the board. The rookie middle infielder has now led off against a southpaw in consecutive contests, a role he could serve over the final week of the regular season and potentially into the 2020 campaign.
Sep 19 2019Dubon went 1-for-5 with a pair of RBI in Wednesday's 11-3 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon's single with the bases loaded put the finishing touches on a five-run ninth inning for the Giants. It was the 24-year-old's eighth RBI through 20 contests, but he will find it hard to drive in runs while stuck batting eighth in the order. Dubon does have three homers and two steals through 69 plate appearances, and that power/speed combo keeps the middle infielder relevant in deeper formats even with the unfavorable lineup placement.
Sep 15 2019Dubon went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Sunday's 2-1 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon's third-inning homer opened the game's scoring and would be the only extra-base hit for either team Sunday. The rookie infielder owns a .843 OPS and seven extra-base hits in his first 57 career plate appearances.
Sep 11 2019Dubon led off and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Usual leadoff hitter Mike Yastrzemski was rested in this one, and Dubon was his surprise replacement. The 24-year-old hasn't shown much in terms of plate discipline in his young career (one walk in 40 plate appearances and just a 5.2 walk percentage in the minors this year), but the Giants are devoid of many options who get on base at decent clip. What the rookie infielder does offer is pure speed, and he flashed that when he came around to score from first for the club's first run and legged out a double later in the contest. Yastrzemski should resume leadoff duties Wednesday, but Dubon could be a candidate to hit higher in the lineup for whoever manages San Francisco in 2020.
Sep 10 2019Dubon went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon nabbed his first major-league steal this past weekend against the Dodgers, and he added his second just two days later. The 24-year-old only had 11 steals over 124 games in Triple-A this season, but he did have two consecutive 30-plus steal seasons prior to 2019, so the middle infielder can certainly provide help in that category in an era where stolen-base numbers are on the decline.
Sep 7 2019Dubon went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon lined a single in the ninth inning and put himself in scoring position with his first stolen base in the big leagues, but the Giants were unable to bring him home. The infielder has a career success rate of 71.9 percent (128-for-178) over seven seasons in the minor leagues. Dubon is hitting .321/.345/.607 in his first 10 major-league games between the Brewers and Giants this year.
Sep 6 2019Dubon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Friday's 5-4 win at Dodger Stadium. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon doubled in the second inning, then tied the game with a solo home run off Clayton Kershaw in the fourth. The long ball was the second of the season for the 25-year-old, who debuted with the Giants on August 30. Dubon has yet to see a consistent starting role, but the possibility is certainly there if he can stay hot.
Sep 4 2019Dubon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dubon will be held out in favor of Corban Joseph after starting the last two games at the keystone. Both Joseph and fellow infielder Donovan Solano are no longer in the "prospect" stage of their careers like Dubon is, but at least for the moment, that duo is preventing Dubon from seeing everyday at-bats.
Sep 1 2019Dubon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Aug 31 2019Dubon will make his debut at shortstop Saturday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Aug 30 2019Dubon started at the keystone and went 1-for-3 before exiting the game as part of a double switch in Thursday's 5-3 loss to San Diego.
Aug 27 2019Dubon will be recalled from Triple-A Sacramento ahead of Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.
Jul 31 2019Dubon was traded from the Brewers to the Giants in exchange for Drew Pomeranz on Wednesday, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.
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